First published 2012
When Will Schwalbe's mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, they begin a deeply personal book club - reading together in her final months. As they discuss classics and new releases, their conversations transform into a celebration of life, love, and the stories that define us. This poignant memoir is a testament to the power of reading, and the extraordinary relationship between a mother and son.
Genres: family-life, contemporary, biography-memoir, books-about-books
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: United States
336 pages · Hardcover · Knopf
Content warnings: terminal-illness