by Lisa Jewell
First published 2007
Toby Dobbs, a failed poet, has created a refuge in his rambling house for five misfits. But the financial strain is beyond his means. Toby turns to his neighbor Leah Pilgrim for advice, and together they devise a plan to help Toby's roommates become independent. As the roommates confront their own challenges and Toby grapples with his own dreams deferred, the house becomes a crucible of self-discovery and unexpected connection.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: London (England)
480 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks