Sophie, Standing There

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From the acclaimed author of Sorrow and Bliss comes Sophie, Standing There, a touching and bittersweet novel filled with humor and heart. It follows Sophie Pattison, a kind and positive woman whose quiet life is transformed by an unexpected connection to a long-forgotten author.

A heartfelt exploration of love, loneliness, and unexpected connections.

Sophie Pattison is a genuinely lovely person-warm, caring, and endlessly optimistic. She is deeply loved by her brother Laurie, treasured by her best friend Emma, and respected by her coworkers. Yet some days feel overwhelmingly long, and there are times she goes through an entire day without speaking. Despite this, she manages just fine.

Her solace comes from the books she devours in solitude. One day, she rediscovers an author she hasn’t read in years, and their work soon becomes a lifeline. Through books, interviews, and podcasts, Sophie finds a comforting companionship she hasn’t experienced in a long time. It feels a lot like love.

Though she dreams of meeting this author, she knows it will never happen. Perhaps that’s for the best, because meeting would change everything-her whole life would be different. Wouldn’t it?

With a candid and raw voice, Sophie, Standing There is a bittersweet tale about love, loneliness, and discovering connection in the most unexpected places.

“So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it.”, Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

“A moving examination of what it means to be alone in the world, and what it means to find connection. It is, by turns, heartbreaking, hilarious, and deeply hopeful. Meg Mason is a dazzling talent.”, Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Tom Lake and The Dutch House

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