First published 2023
Bob Comet, a retired librarian, whiles away his days in solitude, surrounded by books and small comforts in his mint-colored Portland home. But when he encounters a confused elderly woman lost in a market, he decides to volunteer at the local senior center, hoping to fill the void left by his retirement. As Bob is drawn into the lives of his eccentric peers, a painful complication from his past resurfaces, forcing him to confront long-buried emotions. In this quirky, poignant comedy, a chance encounter sparks a transformative journey for a man seeking purpose and connection in the twilight of his life.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: intimate, poignant, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Portland
Period: Twilight
352 pages · Hardcover · Ecco