First published 2014
Thirty-eight-year-old Bartholomew Neil is lost after his mother's death. When he finds a mysterious letter in her underwear drawer, he begins writing intimate missives to actor Richard Gere, hoping the star can help him make sense of his grief and find his place in the world. Bartholomew's quirky quest leads him to a local library, a supportive grief group, and a kindred spirit in a fellow mourner and her feline companion. As Bartholomew navigates this unexpected journey of self-discovery, he learns that the human connection he's been seeking was there all along.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, self-discovery
304 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers