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The Book of Silver Linings
Within the margins of an antique book, a timeless love waits for a young woman on the precipice of a terrible mistake in this enthralling new novel from the acclaimed author of Some of It Was Real .
Constance Sparks always says yes …when her capricious best friend needs money; when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise; and when her boyfriend, Hayden, who is very kind but also secretive, asks her to marry him.
While planning their wedding—and struggling with anxiety about the right course for her future—Constance researches the history of her antique engagement ring and unearths the name ofamanwho might be connected to it, plus his tragic love story. When she finds a bookof lettersin her library’s old manuscript sectionwritten by the long-dead man, Constance is deeply touched by his words and leaves anotefor him confessing her uncertainty and doubts. She’s shocked days later to find a response tucked among the pages.
As thenotescontinue to arrive, Constance finds herself quickly falling in love with a ghost and putting her real-life relationship in jeopardy. Will a bond based on letters impossibly sent from the past derail her future? Or will Constance discover her voice and risk everything for the chance to somehow connect with her true soul mate?
Constance Sparks always says yes …when her capricious best friend needs money; when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise; and when her boyfriend, Hayden, who is very kind but also secretive, asks her to marry him.
While planning their wedding—and struggling with anxiety about the right course for her future—Constance researches the history of her antique engagement ring and unearths the name ofamanwho might be connected to it, plus his tragic love story. When she finds a bookof lettersin her library’s old manuscript sectionwritten by the long-dead man, Constance is deeply touched by his words and leaves anotefor him confessing her uncertainty and doubts. She’s shocked days later to find a response tucked among the pages.
As thenotescontinue to arrive, Constance finds herself quickly falling in love with a ghost and putting her real-life relationship in jeopardy. Will a bond based on letters impossibly sent from the past derail her future? Or will Constance discover her voice and risk everything for the chance to somehow connect with her true soul mate?
384 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 2023
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Novels under the name Nan Fischer:
The Book of Silver Linings (Berkley Publishing, August 15, 2023)
Some Of It Was Real (Berkley Publishing)
Novels under the name Nancy Richardson Fischer:
The Speed of Falling Objects (HarperCollins/Inkyard Press).
When Elephants Fly (HarperCollin/Inkyard Press.
Novels under the name Nancy Richardson:
Middle Grade:
Junior Jedi Knights Trilogy for LucasFilm (Berkeley Press).
Sport Autobiographies:
Feel No Fear, The Power, Passion and Politics of a Life in Gymnastics (Hyperion).
Riding For My Life (LIttle Brown)
Monica: From Fear to Victory (HarperCollins)
A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno (Simon & Schuster)
Nadia Comaneci: Letters to a Young Gymnast (Basic Books)
Winning Every Day with Shannon Miller (Bantam Books).
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Here’s a bit about my books...
Novels under the name Nan Fischer:
The Book of Silver Linings (Berkley Publishing, August 15, 2023)
Some Of It Was Real (Berkley Publishing)
Novels under the name Nancy Richardson Fischer:
The Speed of Falling Objects (HarperCollins/Inkyard Press).
When Elephants Fly (HarperCollin/Inkyard Press.
Novels under the name Nancy Richardson:
Middle Grade:
Junior Jedi Knights Trilogy for LucasFilm (Berkeley Press).
Sport Autobiographies:
Feel No Fear, The Power, Passion and Politics of a Life in Gymnastics (Hyperion).
Riding For My Life (LIttle Brown)
Monica: From Fear to Victory (HarperCollins)
A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno (Simon & Schuster)
Nadia Comaneci: Letters to a Young Gymnast (Basic Books)
Winning Every Day with Shannon Miller (Bantam Books).
If you'd like to learn more about my novels, events, or sign up for my newsletter, please visit
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August 21, 2023
4.5⭐️
“In the end we must all choose what we are unwilling to lose� be it a dream, a passion, a person, or ourselves. And what informs that choice most of all is discovering a raison d’être.�
After almost giving up on hopes of finding that special someone thirty-two-year-old paralegal Constance Sparks finds a wonderful partner in high school teacher Hayden and is happy to be planning her upcoming nuptials. Constance had a difficult childhood and her father is serving his sentence for murder � facts that she does not disclose to Hayden, whose behavior often strikes as inconsistent with the image he projects. Constance spends her free time volunteering at the local animal shelter and her love for animals is a driving force in her life. Constance wants more from life but she is too busy keeping everyone around her happy, suppressing her own ambitions and desires. She has a lot on her plate � she feels her career has stagnated, she fears how the truth about her family history would impact her relationship with Hayden, her father is up for his next parole hearing and is pressurizing Constance to put in a god word and the shelter might be facing closure.
“The thing about putting off your dreams is that they recede each year until the distance to reach them becomes too far.�
Her antique engagement ring is a stunning piece that Constance was surprised that Hayden could afford. She is intrigued by an inscription on the ring that inspires her to research the history of the ring � a quest that leads her to an old book documenting the relationship between a young couple in love during WWI through a series of letters. Reading these letters and the correspondence she exchanges with a mystery person through letters left in the pages of said book motivate Constance to take stock of her own life, relationships and priorities.
Revolving around themes of self-acceptance, friendship and found family, growth and self-discovery, The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer is a beautiful story that will strike a chord in your heart. The characters are well drawn out, even the unlikable ones. I absolutely adored Constance and was completely invested in her journey. The author’s strength lies in portraying the complexities and the simplicities of human emotions and I enjoyed the real and relatable take on the different relationships depicted throughout this novel � the friendship between Mars and Constance and the deeply empathetic relationship between Trudy and Constance, the strained relationship between Constance and her father and Constance’s slowly developing relationship with Ellis and of course her love for animals. The letters were exquisitely penned and I went back and reread them multiple times. It was sad to read about the abandoned and abused animals who found refuge in Trudy’s shelter. I found the tender moments between Constance and her furry friends incredibly moving. This is my first Nan Fischer novel and I'm eager to explore more of her work.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the digital review copy of The Book of Silver Linings.
“You must not give up the things that are important to you in order to be loved. Life is a long road best traveled with someone who shares your passions or at the very least makes room for them, sees your light, and helps it shine even brighter.�
Connect with me! � � �
“In the end we must all choose what we are unwilling to lose� be it a dream, a passion, a person, or ourselves. And what informs that choice most of all is discovering a raison d’être.�
After almost giving up on hopes of finding that special someone thirty-two-year-old paralegal Constance Sparks finds a wonderful partner in high school teacher Hayden and is happy to be planning her upcoming nuptials. Constance had a difficult childhood and her father is serving his sentence for murder � facts that she does not disclose to Hayden, whose behavior often strikes as inconsistent with the image he projects. Constance spends her free time volunteering at the local animal shelter and her love for animals is a driving force in her life. Constance wants more from life but she is too busy keeping everyone around her happy, suppressing her own ambitions and desires. She has a lot on her plate � she feels her career has stagnated, she fears how the truth about her family history would impact her relationship with Hayden, her father is up for his next parole hearing and is pressurizing Constance to put in a god word and the shelter might be facing closure.
“The thing about putting off your dreams is that they recede each year until the distance to reach them becomes too far.�
Her antique engagement ring is a stunning piece that Constance was surprised that Hayden could afford. She is intrigued by an inscription on the ring that inspires her to research the history of the ring � a quest that leads her to an old book documenting the relationship between a young couple in love during WWI through a series of letters. Reading these letters and the correspondence she exchanges with a mystery person through letters left in the pages of said book motivate Constance to take stock of her own life, relationships and priorities.
Revolving around themes of self-acceptance, friendship and found family, growth and self-discovery, The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer is a beautiful story that will strike a chord in your heart. The characters are well drawn out, even the unlikable ones. I absolutely adored Constance and was completely invested in her journey. The author’s strength lies in portraying the complexities and the simplicities of human emotions and I enjoyed the real and relatable take on the different relationships depicted throughout this novel � the friendship between Mars and Constance and the deeply empathetic relationship between Trudy and Constance, the strained relationship between Constance and her father and Constance’s slowly developing relationship with Ellis and of course her love for animals. The letters were exquisitely penned and I went back and reread them multiple times. It was sad to read about the abandoned and abused animals who found refuge in Trudy’s shelter. I found the tender moments between Constance and her furry friends incredibly moving. This is my first Nan Fischer novel and I'm eager to explore more of her work.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the digital review copy of The Book of Silver Linings.
“You must not give up the things that are important to you in order to be loved. Life is a long road best traveled with someone who shares your passions or at the very least makes room for them, sees your light, and helps it shine even brighter.�
Connect with me! � � �
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August 15, 2023DNF at 40%-no rating!
I really liked Constance.
She gives out care packages to the homeless-granola bars, travel sized toothbrush and toothpaste, wool socks and a dog biscuit for their dogs-because she has learned from her volunteer work at the animal shelter, that a homeless person will often take better care of the pet who gives them unconditional love than they will of themselves.
I really liked her selflessness, and her WONDERFUL work with the animals at the shelter, and I wished she would recognize her own self worth.
When she discovers that her engagement ring is worth more than her fiancée SHOULD be able to afford, and that it has a “history� tied to a tragic love story, she is compelled to research it further.
This research leads her to a book of letters in her library’s old manuscript section written by a man, who died long ago.
Constance is deeply touched by the letters, and impulsively, she leaves a note for him confessing her uncertainty and doubts about her own engagement and the secrets she fears her fiancée is keeping from her.
She’s shocked when a few days later, she finds a response tucked among the pages, where she had left her note.
THIS is the premise which attracted me to the book, but unfortunately, the letters which resonated with her, aren’t really resonating with ME. And, the letters are why I requested this.
AND, although, based on other reviews, I know that ultimately the animals surrendered to the “no kill shelter� she volunteers with DO end up with a “happily ever after�, the EXCUSES that people use when giving them up, just anger and upset me.
I have decided at 40% to DNF for the above TWO reasons.
But DO read additional reviews before deciding if this one is for you!
It’s not a bad book by any means-it’s just wasn’t a great fit for me personally.
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Thank You to Berkley for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked Constance.
She gives out care packages to the homeless-granola bars, travel sized toothbrush and toothpaste, wool socks and a dog biscuit for their dogs-because she has learned from her volunteer work at the animal shelter, that a homeless person will often take better care of the pet who gives them unconditional love than they will of themselves.
I really liked her selflessness, and her WONDERFUL work with the animals at the shelter, and I wished she would recognize her own self worth.
When she discovers that her engagement ring is worth more than her fiancée SHOULD be able to afford, and that it has a “history� tied to a tragic love story, she is compelled to research it further.
This research leads her to a book of letters in her library’s old manuscript section written by a man, who died long ago.
Constance is deeply touched by the letters, and impulsively, she leaves a note for him confessing her uncertainty and doubts about her own engagement and the secrets she fears her fiancée is keeping from her.
She’s shocked when a few days later, she finds a response tucked among the pages, where she had left her note.
THIS is the premise which attracted me to the book, but unfortunately, the letters which resonated with her, aren’t really resonating with ME. And, the letters are why I requested this.
AND, although, based on other reviews, I know that ultimately the animals surrendered to the “no kill shelter� she volunteers with DO end up with a “happily ever after�, the EXCUSES that people use when giving them up, just anger and upset me.
I have decided at 40% to DNF for the above TWO reasons.
But DO read additional reviews before deciding if this one is for you!
It’s not a bad book by any means-it’s just wasn’t a great fit for me personally.
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Thank You to Berkley for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2023
This is an extremely sentimental, angsty self-growth, and self-explanatory story of Constance Sparks, who finally finds the sparkling magic of love in the least expected place. It's a compelling, inspirational women's fiction that teaches one to love oneself and stop weightlifting the tragic burdens of the past. However, I honestly didn't find it as magical as the author's first novel, even though there's a hint that Constance corresponds with a war hero's spirit, which helps her confront her predicaments, but you can sense the identity of the person who's writing back to her from the beginning.
Constance gave up pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian after her father's conviction for second-degree murder. To help her father's case, she becomes a paralegal, just like her best friend Mars, who also comes from a tragic family background and procrastinates her own dreams to get rooted in an office job.
To compensate, Constance spends her spare time at an animal shelter supporting devoted animal lover Trudy while listening to snarky comments from Trudy's handsome doctor son, Ellis. She seems to have found happiness with her boyfriend, Hayden, whom she's been dating for eight months. He asks her to marry him, but there are red flags since Constance hasn't met his family yet, and Hayden refuses to talk about the death of his sister. Constance decides not to push further because she also hides that her father is alive and in jail.
But when she learns more about the value of the engagement ring, and Mars uncovers more secrets about Hayden, she weighs the pros and cons and confronts him. She's also intrigued by the history of her engagement ring, which leads her to the library to research the ring's first owner, World War I hero James V. Edwards, and his letters written to his sister, Olivia. Constance is deeply touched by his words and decides to write a note containing her doubts about her relationship with Hayden and the burdens of her past. The second time she returns to the library to continue her reading, she realizes there's a letter written to her, answering her questions and advising her on a path she can follow. Did the spirit of James already hear her and write back to her? Their vivid, emotional correspondences help Constance be brave, fight against her insecurities, and open her heart to true love.
Overall, in the beginning, I wanted to scream at Constance's face to stop thinking very little of herself! She kept doing what she was told, forgetting the meaning of the word "no," and always putting others first. In the second half of the book, she finally learns to stand up for herself, but it took me some time to connect with her. I found her love story too angsty for my taste, and her trust issues turned into a repetitive cycle, which irritated me a lot. Nevertheless, I took a deep breath after reading the satisfying conclusion.
I'm rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 stars! It's a poignant, inspiring, self-exploratory, and honest romance.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this heartfelt book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Constance gave up pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian after her father's conviction for second-degree murder. To help her father's case, she becomes a paralegal, just like her best friend Mars, who also comes from a tragic family background and procrastinates her own dreams to get rooted in an office job.
To compensate, Constance spends her spare time at an animal shelter supporting devoted animal lover Trudy while listening to snarky comments from Trudy's handsome doctor son, Ellis. She seems to have found happiness with her boyfriend, Hayden, whom she's been dating for eight months. He asks her to marry him, but there are red flags since Constance hasn't met his family yet, and Hayden refuses to talk about the death of his sister. Constance decides not to push further because she also hides that her father is alive and in jail.
But when she learns more about the value of the engagement ring, and Mars uncovers more secrets about Hayden, she weighs the pros and cons and confronts him. She's also intrigued by the history of her engagement ring, which leads her to the library to research the ring's first owner, World War I hero James V. Edwards, and his letters written to his sister, Olivia. Constance is deeply touched by his words and decides to write a note containing her doubts about her relationship with Hayden and the burdens of her past. The second time she returns to the library to continue her reading, she realizes there's a letter written to her, answering her questions and advising her on a path she can follow. Did the spirit of James already hear her and write back to her? Their vivid, emotional correspondences help Constance be brave, fight against her insecurities, and open her heart to true love.
Overall, in the beginning, I wanted to scream at Constance's face to stop thinking very little of herself! She kept doing what she was told, forgetting the meaning of the word "no," and always putting others first. In the second half of the book, she finally learns to stand up for herself, but it took me some time to connect with her. I found her love story too angsty for my taste, and her trust issues turned into a repetitive cycle, which irritated me a lot. Nevertheless, I took a deep breath after reading the satisfying conclusion.
I'm rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 stars! It's a poignant, inspiring, self-exploratory, and honest romance.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this heartfelt book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
August 15, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up
This is a sweet tale of learning how to embrace your dreams and extending grace and forgiveness to others when they fall short of expectations.
Constance has a troubled family past but has never given up hope that she can find her soul mate, the one who she can share her life with. She believes she has finally found that with Hayden, but she still hasn't told him about her father in prison. When Constance begins to research the origins of her engagement ring, she learns of a couple named James and Anna who fell in love in the midst of World War I in France. As Constance reads letters between James and his sister, she longs to have the same certainty with her life that James seems to have with his.
Although there were times in this story that Constance really grated on me and rubbed me totally the wrong way, by the end I grew to adore her character. I liked that her best friend Mars didn't shy away from calling Constance out on her nonsense (and Constance did the same for Mars) because we all need someone to tell us when we're rewriting history or trying to make our lives fit where they obviously don't.
This lovely book has themes of found family, the love of animals, and believing in yourself and your dreams. This is the second book I've read by this author and it won't be the last. She has a beautiful way of creating realistic, flawed relationships that make the reader want to root for the characters' success.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
This is a sweet tale of learning how to embrace your dreams and extending grace and forgiveness to others when they fall short of expectations.
Constance has a troubled family past but has never given up hope that she can find her soul mate, the one who she can share her life with. She believes she has finally found that with Hayden, but she still hasn't told him about her father in prison. When Constance begins to research the origins of her engagement ring, she learns of a couple named James and Anna who fell in love in the midst of World War I in France. As Constance reads letters between James and his sister, she longs to have the same certainty with her life that James seems to have with his.
Although there were times in this story that Constance really grated on me and rubbed me totally the wrong way, by the end I grew to adore her character. I liked that her best friend Mars didn't shy away from calling Constance out on her nonsense (and Constance did the same for Mars) because we all need someone to tell us when we're rewriting history or trying to make our lives fit where they obviously don't.
This lovely book has themes of found family, the love of animals, and believing in yourself and your dreams. This is the second book I've read by this author and it won't be the last. She has a beautiful way of creating realistic, flawed relationships that make the reader want to root for the characters' success.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
August 14, 2023
4.5 Stars
Though contemporary romance isn't a genre I pick up often, something about the premise of this book compelled me to give it a read, and I'm so glad I did.
The main character Constance is a people pleaser, always willing to give up pieces of herself for others, and never feeling like she's enough. When her fiancé gives her a stunning antique engagement ring, she sets out to discover its provenance through a very old book of letters from WWI. The answers she finds help to guide her down her own path of self-discovery.
I wasn't expecting this to be such an emotional read, but I got teary eyed several times. My heart went out to Constance and her struggle with low self-esteem and her difficult relationships with others. She was such a sweet person.
There's a bit of mystery that Constance finds within the book of letters, and a lovely slow-build romance that came with a couple of surprising twists. I highly recommend this uplifting story of finding self-worth, true love, and having the courage to accept the past and set a new course in life.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
Though contemporary romance isn't a genre I pick up often, something about the premise of this book compelled me to give it a read, and I'm so glad I did.
The main character Constance is a people pleaser, always willing to give up pieces of herself for others, and never feeling like she's enough. When her fiancé gives her a stunning antique engagement ring, she sets out to discover its provenance through a very old book of letters from WWI. The answers she finds help to guide her down her own path of self-discovery.
I wasn't expecting this to be such an emotional read, but I got teary eyed several times. My heart went out to Constance and her struggle with low self-esteem and her difficult relationships with others. She was such a sweet person.
There's a bit of mystery that Constance finds within the book of letters, and a lovely slow-build romance that came with a couple of surprising twists. I highly recommend this uplifting story of finding self-worth, true love, and having the courage to accept the past and set a new course in life.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
July 4, 2023
Deep touching novel of finding your true self, believing in your own worth, and deserving love. Sigh.. so good!
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I love so many parts of this book. It reads a lot like women’s fiction but it’s also a slow-building romance that just warms the heart.
This book teaches us about resilience, believing in yourself, understanding, accepting who you are, and being comfortable with yourself. Fischer also takes on being open and not compromising yourself, which is sometimes very hard to do. I saw a lot of myself in this book.
The author weaves a heartfelt story that touches your soul. Her characters are strong and, in many instances, decisions are tough. There are some heartbreaking moments, but she leads us into and through healing and that happy ending we crave.
This book is very special. It is a deeply touching novel about finding your true self, believing in your own worth, and learning you deserve love. It’s definitely a story that you will take to heart and remember for a long time to come.
* copy received for review consideration
* full review -
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I love so many parts of this book. It reads a lot like women’s fiction but it’s also a slow-building romance that just warms the heart.
This book teaches us about resilience, believing in yourself, understanding, accepting who you are, and being comfortable with yourself. Fischer also takes on being open and not compromising yourself, which is sometimes very hard to do. I saw a lot of myself in this book.
The author weaves a heartfelt story that touches your soul. Her characters are strong and, in many instances, decisions are tough. There are some heartbreaking moments, but she leads us into and through healing and that happy ending we crave.
This book is very special. It is a deeply touching novel about finding your true self, believing in your own worth, and learning you deserve love. It’s definitely a story that you will take to heart and remember for a long time to come.
* copy received for review consideration
* full review -
August 10, 2023
A really unique blend of contemporary fiction, historical romance, contemporary romance and an air of mystery, The Book of Silver Linings is a story of second chances, found family, rescuing and rehabilitating animals, and finding our forever homes, wherever they may be. Multi-layered, with fantastically well developed characters, I was completely immersed from beginning to end and could not have loved it more.
Thank you Berkley Publishing, PRH Audio and the author for my gifted copies.
Thank you Berkley Publishing, PRH Audio and the author for my gifted copies.
August 18, 2023
Reading Nan Fischer’s first book, 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘖𝘧 𝘐𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 last year was such a delight. From the romance, the mystery, and the magical elements, I fell in love with her storytelling and writing, and have been anticipating her new release.
I’m happy to say I loved this one too! I related so much to Constance, as a people pleaser, and loved seeing her character growth to self-discovery and having a voice. I also loved the inclusion of Growler the rescue dog, who completely stole my heart.
🎧I paired the book with the audiobook, and thought it was fantastic! Narrated by Eileen Stevens, I felt so connected to the story and characters, and could feel each emotion they went through.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
🐶rescue animals
📝magical elements through letters
🕰️WWII stories
🤝themes of friendship
❤️found family
Thank you #partners @berkleypub @prhaudio for the #gifted copies #berkleypartner #prhpartner #berkleyIG
I’m happy to say I loved this one too! I related so much to Constance, as a people pleaser, and loved seeing her character growth to self-discovery and having a voice. I also loved the inclusion of Growler the rescue dog, who completely stole my heart.
🎧I paired the book with the audiobook, and thought it was fantastic! Narrated by Eileen Stevens, I felt so connected to the story and characters, and could feel each emotion they went through.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
🐶rescue animals
📝magical elements through letters
🕰️WWII stories
🤝themes of friendship
❤️found family
Thank you #partners @berkleypub @prhaudio for the #gifted copies #berkleypartner #prhpartner #berkleyIG
July 27, 2023
The authors last book was such a special read so I knew I was in for a treat when I started this one. She has the most magical ability to write stories that are whimsical yet rooted in reality and her books are so unique. This was a blend of romance, a friendship story, long buried grief and some historical moments. Loved it so much and definitely recommended if you enjoy stories with well drawn characters that feel like beloved friends in the end.
March 16, 2025
3.25 Stars
(completed 9/15/23)
The story had a cute concept with a magical twist with much potential for me as a reader. However, I would have enjoyed it more if deception wasn't an ongoing plot point.
(completed 9/15/23)
The story had a cute concept with a magical twist with much potential for me as a reader. However, I would have enjoyed it more if deception wasn't an ongoing plot point.
March 11, 2023
The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer. Thanks to the author for the gifted Arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Constance is planning a wedding but having some second thoughts. Researching the history of her engagement ring, she finds old letters from a solider. Wanting someone to confide in, she leaves a note in the manuscript and finds a response days later.
I sped through this one! It is pretty thick, at almost 400 pages, but the pages just fly by once you begin. You got so involved in Constance’s story. She is a very likeable and well developed character. I loved that there were letters from the past that played into the story, but we only were introduced to a few lines. It kept the focus on the current timeline, but you will got a great hint at the historic story and how to played into Constance’s life. Any animal lover will absolutely adore this book. The best part is all the shelter animals and their unique little personalities; now I want to adopt a dog!
“Life is a long road best traveled with someone who shares your passions or at the very least makes room for them, sees your light, and helps it shine even brighter.�
The Book of Silver Linings comes out 8/15.
Constance is planning a wedding but having some second thoughts. Researching the history of her engagement ring, she finds old letters from a solider. Wanting someone to confide in, she leaves a note in the manuscript and finds a response days later.
I sped through this one! It is pretty thick, at almost 400 pages, but the pages just fly by once you begin. You got so involved in Constance’s story. She is a very likeable and well developed character. I loved that there were letters from the past that played into the story, but we only were introduced to a few lines. It kept the focus on the current timeline, but you will got a great hint at the historic story and how to played into Constance’s life. Any animal lover will absolutely adore this book. The best part is all the shelter animals and their unique little personalities; now I want to adopt a dog!
“Life is a long road best traveled with someone who shares your passions or at the very least makes room for them, sees your light, and helps it shine even brighter.�
The Book of Silver Linings comes out 8/15.
April 5, 2023
Everything Nan Fischer writes is phenomenal and The Book of Silver Linings was another stellar novel. Part ghost story, part mystery, part love story - readers are going to devour The Book of Silver Linings and also fall in love with a rescue dog named Growler. Most highly recommended.
September 14, 2023
•ADVANCED BOOK REVIEW�
Publishes August 15, 2023
4/5 stars
Constance Sparks is a people pleaser with a difficult family history. She’s engaged to be married and they both have secrets they are keeping from one another. She is given an antique engagement ring and sets out to discover the history behind it. She comes across letters from the past that may hold the answers she’s looking for. This is one of my favorite aspects of the story. As she reads them she seeks answers for herself and her own path in life.
This is a great story with themes of growth and forgiveness. I was especially happy to see the ways that the MC Constance learned of her worth and loved her quirky style and love for animals.
Read this if you love:
•aԾ
•found friends
•sweet love letters
•discovering purpose
•fǰԱ
I enjoyed the theme of silver linings, the ways we lift and help those around us.
CW:
*Several nstances of strong language.
*brief open door scene, others alluded to.
I received an advanced copy electronic copy of this book through @thoughtsfromapage Patreon program. A big thank you to Cindy Burnett and Berkley! I’m happy to give my honest review, and thankful for this opportunity. I enjoyed being a part of a discussion of this book with the author, Cindy and other members of the Patreon community.
Publishes August 15, 2023
4/5 stars
Constance Sparks is a people pleaser with a difficult family history. She’s engaged to be married and they both have secrets they are keeping from one another. She is given an antique engagement ring and sets out to discover the history behind it. She comes across letters from the past that may hold the answers she’s looking for. This is one of my favorite aspects of the story. As she reads them she seeks answers for herself and her own path in life.
This is a great story with themes of growth and forgiveness. I was especially happy to see the ways that the MC Constance learned of her worth and loved her quirky style and love for animals.
Read this if you love:
•aԾ
•found friends
•sweet love letters
•discovering purpose
•fǰԱ
I enjoyed the theme of silver linings, the ways we lift and help those around us.
CW:
*Several nstances of strong language.
*brief open door scene, others alluded to.
I received an advanced copy electronic copy of this book through @thoughtsfromapage Patreon program. A big thank you to Cindy Burnett and Berkley! I’m happy to give my honest review, and thankful for this opportunity. I enjoyed being a part of a discussion of this book with the author, Cindy and other members of the Patreon community.
August 21, 2023
I absolutely loved this author's last book so couldn't wait to read this one.
I thought this was a great story about love, with the right amount of conflict. The characters were all fantastic, pacing was perfect as well.
I loved that there was a bit of "magic" as I love the lightness and hope it brings.
Lastly dogs. I loved all the furbaby love in this book.
I loved this quote "Sometimes people do the wrong things for the right reasons"
I thought this was a great story about love, with the right amount of conflict. The characters were all fantastic, pacing was perfect as well.
I loved that there was a bit of "magic" as I love the lightness and hope it brings.
Lastly dogs. I loved all the furbaby love in this book.
I loved this quote "Sometimes people do the wrong things for the right reasons"
August 25, 2023
𝗣𝗨𝗕 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪
Thank you #partners @berkleypub @prhaudio for the #gifted copies! #penguinrandomhousepartner #berkleyIG #berkleypartner
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝘂𝗯: 𝟴/𝟭𝟱/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
⭐⭐⭐⭐�
📖 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: Constance has a tragic, painful past - and she carries it around like a bag of rocks. Abandoned by her mother, with a father in prison for murder, she keeps her past closely guarded and has difficulty saying no and standing up for herself. Even with her fiancé, Hayden. But after Hayden proposes with an antique ring that seems WAY outside his meager budget, Constance discovers that Hayden is keeping secrets of his own. This discovery leads Constance to explore the origins of the ring, which sets her on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
💭 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: I loved this! I was hooked from the literal first page and knew immediately that I meshed with Fischer's writing. There is so much to love about The Book of Silver Linings: the heartfelt writing, the authenticity of the flawed-but-loveable characters, the incredibly high stakes, the love stories, the immense character growth, the amazing friendships, the historical component, the tender relationship between Constance and her grandfather 🥺... and of course, the animal shelter! Did you write this book just for me, Nan?
This is one of those books that doesn't fit neatly in a box - and I LOVE THAT. It's part contemporary women's fiction and part romance, with a dash of mystery and history.
🎧 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: This format is excellent 👌🏻and I opted for the audio for the majority of the book. Eileen Stevens (The Dead Romantics & Wait for It) is incredibly talented, and did such a wonderful job solo-narrating this audiobook. She really brought out the emotions of the characters, and I was just so impressed! I'll also note that she reads at a bit of a faster pace than the norm, which I really appreciate, as PRHA's app is limited in speed options.
Thank you #partners @berkleypub @prhaudio for the #gifted copies! #penguinrandomhousepartner #berkleyIG #berkleypartner
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝘂𝗯: 𝟴/𝟭𝟱/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
⭐⭐⭐⭐�
📖 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: Constance has a tragic, painful past - and she carries it around like a bag of rocks. Abandoned by her mother, with a father in prison for murder, she keeps her past closely guarded and has difficulty saying no and standing up for herself. Even with her fiancé, Hayden. But after Hayden proposes with an antique ring that seems WAY outside his meager budget, Constance discovers that Hayden is keeping secrets of his own. This discovery leads Constance to explore the origins of the ring, which sets her on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
💭 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: I loved this! I was hooked from the literal first page and knew immediately that I meshed with Fischer's writing. There is so much to love about The Book of Silver Linings: the heartfelt writing, the authenticity of the flawed-but-loveable characters, the incredibly high stakes, the love stories, the immense character growth, the amazing friendships, the historical component, the tender relationship between Constance and her grandfather 🥺... and of course, the animal shelter! Did you write this book just for me, Nan?
This is one of those books that doesn't fit neatly in a box - and I LOVE THAT. It's part contemporary women's fiction and part romance, with a dash of mystery and history.
🎧 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: This format is excellent 👌🏻and I opted for the audio for the majority of the book. Eileen Stevens (The Dead Romantics & Wait for It) is incredibly talented, and did such a wonderful job solo-narrating this audiobook. She really brought out the emotions of the characters, and I was just so impressed! I'll also note that she reads at a bit of a faster pace than the norm, which I really appreciate, as PRHA's app is limited in speed options.
September 18, 2023
I wanted to love this so much more than I did. It certainly is a sweet, endearing, and enjoyable story, but maybe a touch over-ambitious in terms of scope? It seemed like a short book that had to do a lot and had too many storylines at once -- the uncertainty around the engagement and the secrets her fiancé is keeping from her, her researching the provenance of her antique, engagement ring, her discovering a book of letters that a loving brother wrote to his sister during the Great War telling her of the great love he has found amongst the terror (these were my favorite segments of this story), her grandfather's care and her father's parole hearing, and finally, a woman discovering her purpose, her passions, & determining her ultimate place in the world. This could have been easily 2-3 different books, and so at times, I just felt a bit overwhelmed and at some times a bit underwhelmed because the resolution didn't feel completely satisfactory. But, that is just for this reader.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this, and it is certainly a story you have to give yourself over to and just trust and suspend some disbelief because the little touches of fate and magical elements throughout are lots of fun!
Actual rating, 3.25 stars and I am hopeful of what this author will do in the future!
Ultimately, I enjoyed this, and it is certainly a story you have to give yourself over to and just trust and suspend some disbelief because the little touches of fate and magical elements throughout are lots of fun!
Actual rating, 3.25 stars and I am hopeful of what this author will do in the future!
April 2, 2023
Oh Nan, I love the serious way you write characters. This isn’t a rom-com, it’s an exploration of human wants and needs and recognizing when a person needs to champion themselves. It isn’t peppy, it’s a deep dive.
The book is a journey through Constance’s past, present, and her goals for the future. The weighing of contentment and security versus excitement and felicity. And where does happiness really begin and end? It’s also a journey through the actual past with a bit of historical sleuthing and therapeutic correspondence. Parent issues, friend issues, partner issues. It’s seems like a lot but all the elements come together into a fulfilling story.
Plus rescue animals!!
What I didn’t like was Mars (the person, not the planet). Right from the beginning, she is a personality that I have met and known and excise whenever possible. She furthers the story where necessary and I think her friendship with Constance is actually the most important relationship in the book. But I also wanted to “nope� her right out of existence. But that also comes right back to the authentic characters that the author creates. So real.
All in all, I don’t think it was a surprising story, but it was a satisfying one. I loved how it all came together and wrapped up. It gave me pleasure and contentment to close the book on the final words, knowing the characters were right where they needed to be.
* I received a free early copy from the author
The book is a journey through Constance’s past, present, and her goals for the future. The weighing of contentment and security versus excitement and felicity. And where does happiness really begin and end? It’s also a journey through the actual past with a bit of historical sleuthing and therapeutic correspondence. Parent issues, friend issues, partner issues. It’s seems like a lot but all the elements come together into a fulfilling story.
Plus rescue animals!!
What I didn’t like was Mars (the person, not the planet). Right from the beginning, she is a personality that I have met and known and excise whenever possible. She furthers the story where necessary and I think her friendship with Constance is actually the most important relationship in the book. But I also wanted to “nope� her right out of existence. But that also comes right back to the authentic characters that the author creates. So real.
All in all, I don’t think it was a surprising story, but it was a satisfying one. I loved how it all came together and wrapped up. It gave me pleasure and contentment to close the book on the final words, knowing the characters were right where they needed to be.
* I received a free early copy from the author
May 2, 2023
After reading and enjoying Nan Fischer's book Some of It Was Real last year, I had to read The Book of Silver Linings, which had one of the coolest sounding synopsis I've read for women's fiction in a long time. Sadly, this book just didn't work for me. While I liked Ellis (the main male love interest), Constance and her best friend, Mars felt very immature to me and acted more like women in their early 20s rather than ones who are 32. Additionally, the conversations in the novel felt very stilted and unnatural, coming across more as something that was written rather than the way it would actually be spoken in real life. Lastly, every issue in the book resolves too easily. For every conflict that arise, there is a very convenient solution that the MC has to do little or no work to achieve. I understand that this is the norm for a lot of novels but it made the stakes feel so low that I wasn't invested in the book as I knew every conflict that was introduced would be worked out within 10 pages. Unfortunately, all of these issues combined made the novel feel a little too unrealistic and immature for my personal tastes. I will however continue to pick up Nan's next novel as I really did enjoy Some of It Was Real.
2.5/5
2.5/5
September 8, 2023
Constance is finally engaged to Hayden even though she hasn't met his family and friends. What is he hiding from her? Even though she should be deliriously happy, she feels that she is holding back due to all the uncertainties. Not to mention the fact that Constance is hiding some secrets of her own regarding her past. Instead of dwelling in her apprehension, she decides that she is going to research the gorgeous antique ring that Hayden gave her. Again, she still isn't sure how he could afford it! While researching the history surrounding her ring, she stumbles upon a beautiful romance involving letters and World War I. These letters make Constance question if she is following her heart with Hayden, why they both haven't opened up to one another, and what she wants out of life. Nan Fischer's The Book of Silver Linings includes everything that is required of a charming romance: there's a mystery, heartwarming moments, an antique book, heirloom ring, and did I mention rescue dogs?
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February 2, 2025
This was such a beautiful story about finding your own worth in life and living for yourself and not for the expectations of others. The inclusion of shelter animals and historical events made it even better.
September 19, 2023
One of my top 5 reads for the month of August, a feel good story about second chances and feeling worthy enough to claim them. I loved it!
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November 27, 2023Absolutely amazing, one of my favourite books from this year. The writing style is just phenomenal and the story is just so emotional.
July 31, 2023
Perpetual people pleaser Constance Sparks learns how to stand up for herself and what she wants in life in this latest feel good women's fiction story from the author of Some of it was real.
When her fiancé fails to defend Constance to his parents after they learn her father is in prison for manslaughter, she takes it as a sign they aren't right for each other and focuses on saving the local animal shelter that is in danger of closing.
I really enjoyed the dual timeline love story in this book told through a collection of World War II love letters which also spark an exchange of anonymous messages in the present between Constance and a mystery man who offers her life advice.
Good on audio narrated by Eileen Stevens, this was the perfect combination of first love, secret romance, career changes and family drama. Recommended for fans of books like The happy life of Isadora Bentley.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review.
When her fiancé fails to defend Constance to his parents after they learn her father is in prison for manslaughter, she takes it as a sign they aren't right for each other and focuses on saving the local animal shelter that is in danger of closing.
I really enjoyed the dual timeline love story in this book told through a collection of World War II love letters which also spark an exchange of anonymous messages in the present between Constance and a mystery man who offers her life advice.
Good on audio narrated by Eileen Stevens, this was the perfect combination of first love, secret romance, career changes and family drama. Recommended for fans of books like The happy life of Isadora Bentley.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review.
August 3, 2023
Yep, I cried. Ugh, this book!! It's such a beautiful story of finding yourself, learning how to say no, and learning how to love again. Growler, sweet pupper, you have my heart. YOU ARE WANTED.
August 16, 2023
This is my first book by author Nan Fischer and I enjoyed every page of this sweet story. I shed a few tears here and there and smiled big towards the satisfying ending. I appreciated the setting this story took place in and the way Nan incorporated animals and books into the story. Read this one if you like stories filled with love, family, identity, history, and resiliency.
August 13, 2023
Pub date: 8/15/23
Genre: contemporary fiction with romantic elements
Quick summary: Constance has recently gotten engaged, and the search for more information about her antique ring leads her to the library - and a magical epistolary relationship with the man it originally belonged to.
This book had such an interesting concept, and I was excited to see where the letter writing would go. I wish Constance had been a little bit stronger - it was infuriating to see her continuing on in a relationship with her jerk fiance. Personally, this is a trope I'd be happy to see less of in literature. There was a lot going on in this book, and the characters felt like stereotypes - the evil fiance, the girl who is as sweet as pie, an elderly lady trying to save an animal shelter, etc. It was a little too saccharine for my tastes - but plenty of readers have really enjoyed it.
If you like sweet and sentimental stories, you may enjoy this one more than I did!
Thank you to @thoughtsfromapage and Berkley for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Genre: contemporary fiction with romantic elements
Quick summary: Constance has recently gotten engaged, and the search for more information about her antique ring leads her to the library - and a magical epistolary relationship with the man it originally belonged to.
This book had such an interesting concept, and I was excited to see where the letter writing would go. I wish Constance had been a little bit stronger - it was infuriating to see her continuing on in a relationship with her jerk fiance. Personally, this is a trope I'd be happy to see less of in literature. There was a lot going on in this book, and the characters felt like stereotypes - the evil fiance, the girl who is as sweet as pie, an elderly lady trying to save an animal shelter, etc. It was a little too saccharine for my tastes - but plenty of readers have really enjoyed it.
If you like sweet and sentimental stories, you may enjoy this one more than I did!
Thank you to @thoughtsfromapage and Berkley for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2023
The Book of Silver Linings is the story of Constance Sparks. Constance is a kind person who has little bags of supplies for homeless people, who is there for her friends, who is loving and supportive of her grandfather who is in the early stages of dementia, and who spends many hours volunteering at a San Francisco animal shelter - and fostering at home. Her kind nature sometimes causes problems, like her relationship with her father, a jailed murderer who wants her help in getting paroled. When she meets Hayden she thinks she has found the perfect relationship - he's handsome, kind, and wants the same things she does. Their relationship is more about comfort than passion but she believes that will be enough. But then she goes on a search for the provenance of her antique engagement ring, and this takes her to a rare antiquarian collection of letters at the library by a World War I ambulance driver named James. She impulsively tucks a note to James into the book after a reading session and is surprised, next visit to the library, to find an answer in return . . .
I wanted to read this novel because the protagonist sounded interesting and likable, I loved the emphasis on pet rescue, and I was intrigued by the mysterious letters from the long-ago James.
The Book of Silver Linings is an absolutely lovely book. Constance is a character to like and to root for, as she seeks her purpose in life, romantic happiness, and a higher calling to find homes for abandoned animals. I stayed up late reading about her relationship with Hayden, who may not be what he seems and her budding friendship with Ellis from the shelter. I was especially taken with her mysterious correspondence with James.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough for fans of unique love stories, heartwarming books about finding your place in the world, and for animal lovers. Although the book is set in present day, history fans will love the details of World War I that are interspersed in the book with James and Anna's story.
I wanted to read this novel because the protagonist sounded interesting and likable, I loved the emphasis on pet rescue, and I was intrigued by the mysterious letters from the long-ago James.
The Book of Silver Linings is an absolutely lovely book. Constance is a character to like and to root for, as she seeks her purpose in life, romantic happiness, and a higher calling to find homes for abandoned animals. I stayed up late reading about her relationship with Hayden, who may not be what he seems and her budding friendship with Ellis from the shelter. I was especially taken with her mysterious correspondence with James.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough for fans of unique love stories, heartwarming books about finding your place in the world, and for animal lovers. Although the book is set in present day, history fans will love the details of World War I that are interspersed in the book with James and Anna's story.
August 20, 2023
Constance has finally said yes to her boyfriend Hayden. He has given her a stunning ring. But Constance is still having second thoughts. She has not met Hayden’s friends or family yet. Plus, she has not really been truly honest with him about her past. So, as a distraction from her doubts, she starts to research her ring. What she discovers is a timeless, historical romance.
This was very close to a five star read for me. The only reason it is not…is because I felt like the author could have ended it about 50 or so pages sooner. The tying up of all the lose ends just took too long. And this is just my opinion.
That being said…you really do not want to miss this book. It captures all your emotions. And you just can’t help but fall for Constance and her insecurities. And when she finally comes into her own, she becomes a force! She no longer thinks of herself as second best.
I also enjoyed how the author wove into the story about Constance’s engagement ring. The mystery and the history surrounding this ring is very creative and so dang intriguing!
Need a story with a little bit of everything…romance, historical fiction, mystery…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
This was very close to a five star read for me. The only reason it is not…is because I felt like the author could have ended it about 50 or so pages sooner. The tying up of all the lose ends just took too long. And this is just my opinion.
That being said…you really do not want to miss this book. It captures all your emotions. And you just can’t help but fall for Constance and her insecurities. And when she finally comes into her own, she becomes a force! She no longer thinks of herself as second best.
I also enjoyed how the author wove into the story about Constance’s engagement ring. The mystery and the history surrounding this ring is very creative and so dang intriguing!
Need a story with a little bit of everything…romance, historical fiction, mystery…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
August 13, 2023
The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer 💌
Constance is that person who will always say yes... when her best friend needs money, when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise, and when her boyfriend Hayden asks her to marry him. As she plans their wedding, she begins to have second thoughts. Hayden seems to be keeping secrets from her. Plus the engagement ring is an antique that costs way more than he could have afforded on his teacher salary. Constance decides to research her ring, finding out who it belonged to had a tragic love story. A book of letters in the library tells her more about the history of the ring and she's so touched by the story that she leaves a note of her own in the book. Not expecting any response, she is shocked to find a letter back and as she gets to know the mystery man through the letters, Constance begins to question things even more.
I think the most important thing about this book to know before you start is while there is some romance, that isn't the focus of this book. The romance doesn't come until close to the end. This focuses on Constance and her character growth as she figures out what she really wants with her life. She makes some mistakes and slowly starts to figure out whether she is actually happy with where she is at or she's just complacent with it. It's a story of self-discovery for Constance.
My favorite part of this book was that Constance volunteers at the local animal shelter and how much she cares for all the animals there and her relationship with the sweet, older woman who runs it.
The bit of romance that is in this book was super sweet and I love how the two supported each other. Without giving too much away, I feel like this is a book where you'd want to read it twice to see all the hints of the romance early on in the book you might not have realized on the first read.
If you're a dog lover and like stories with personal growth plus a hint of romance you're going to love this one.
Tropes:
❤️ found family
🐶 includes a dog
💌 letters
💪🏼 coming of age
� light on the romance
single POV
4/5 stars ⭐️
0.5/5 spice level 🌶�
Constance is that person who will always say yes... when her best friend needs money, when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise, and when her boyfriend Hayden asks her to marry him. As she plans their wedding, she begins to have second thoughts. Hayden seems to be keeping secrets from her. Plus the engagement ring is an antique that costs way more than he could have afforded on his teacher salary. Constance decides to research her ring, finding out who it belonged to had a tragic love story. A book of letters in the library tells her more about the history of the ring and she's so touched by the story that she leaves a note of her own in the book. Not expecting any response, she is shocked to find a letter back and as she gets to know the mystery man through the letters, Constance begins to question things even more.
I think the most important thing about this book to know before you start is while there is some romance, that isn't the focus of this book. The romance doesn't come until close to the end. This focuses on Constance and her character growth as she figures out what she really wants with her life. She makes some mistakes and slowly starts to figure out whether she is actually happy with where she is at or she's just complacent with it. It's a story of self-discovery for Constance.
My favorite part of this book was that Constance volunteers at the local animal shelter and how much she cares for all the animals there and her relationship with the sweet, older woman who runs it.
The bit of romance that is in this book was super sweet and I love how the two supported each other. Without giving too much away, I feel like this is a book where you'd want to read it twice to see all the hints of the romance early on in the book you might not have realized on the first read.
If you're a dog lover and like stories with personal growth plus a hint of romance you're going to love this one.
Tropes:
❤️ found family
🐶 includes a dog
💌 letters
💪🏼 coming of age
� light on the romance
single POV
4/5 stars ⭐️
0.5/5 spice level 🌶�
October 25, 2023
Some of my favorite books mash genres together. The Book of Silver Linings is no exception - part women’s fiction, part romance, part historical mystery. Plus, the story includes themes I love: found family, self-discovery, and strong friendships.
Fischer pens realistically flawed but lovable characters that you want to root for. Constance (our MC) doesn’t know boundaries; she’s a people pleaser and compromises her self-worth for others. I enjoyed her character growth as Constance finds her voice, especially the word “no.� I also love that she befriends a rescue dog named Growler, who, in turn, rescues Constance a little bit, too. The animal shelter subplot will win over every dog, cat, or rescue lover. ❤️
I paired the book and audiobook. Eileen Stevens perfects the range of emotions in this heartwarming tale. In fact, she captures Constance’s insecurities and eventual growth so perfectly that I felt like Eileen Stevens WAS Constance. Overall, I recommend both formats, but you’re in for a special treat with the audiobook. 4.5⭐️
Fischer pens realistically flawed but lovable characters that you want to root for. Constance (our MC) doesn’t know boundaries; she’s a people pleaser and compromises her self-worth for others. I enjoyed her character growth as Constance finds her voice, especially the word “no.� I also love that she befriends a rescue dog named Growler, who, in turn, rescues Constance a little bit, too. The animal shelter subplot will win over every dog, cat, or rescue lover. ❤️
I paired the book and audiobook. Eileen Stevens perfects the range of emotions in this heartwarming tale. In fact, she captures Constance’s insecurities and eventual growth so perfectly that I felt like Eileen Stevens WAS Constance. Overall, I recommend both formats, but you’re in for a special treat with the audiobook. 4.5⭐️
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