by Nick Hornby
First published 1200
Rob is a self-proclaimed music aficionado who runs a small record shop. But his encyclopedic knowledge of tunes doesn't translate to the messy world of relationships. When his girlfriend Laura abruptly ends their long-term romance, Rob is forced to confront his emotional baggage and revisit his past failed connections. As he reminisces about his "top five breakups," Rob must decide if he's ready to take another chance on love.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England, London (England), Great Britain
Period: 20th century
323 pages · Paperback · Riverhead Books