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While You Were Reading

By Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus
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While You Were Reading by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus is a charming tale about a woman named Beatrix who relocates to a new city and stumbles upon a book that changes her life. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery as Beatrix forms unexpected connections and unravels mysteries linked with the book. It's a heartwarming journey that celebrates the magic of literature and the impact of serendipitous encounters.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of friendship, unexpected romance, and the joys of discovering books. The story cleverly intertwines the lives of characters through the whimsical world of a mystery bibliophile, offering humour, charm, and a love for literature that speaks to every booklover's heart.

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Words are messy. Love is messier.

A hilarious, insightful new novel from the creators of Books on the Rail

Meet Beatrix Babbage – 29-year-old dog-earer of books and accidental destroyer of weddings.

After ruining her best friend's nuptials, Bea relocates to the other side of the country in search of a fresh start, including meeting new people, living life to the fullest and finally pulling off balayage.

But after a few months, life is more stagnant than ever. Bea’s job is dead-end. Her romantic life? Non-existent. And her only friends are her books, her barista and her cleaning lady.

Then Bea stumbles across a second-hand novel, inscribed with notes. Besotted with the poetic inscriptions, Bea is determined to find the author ... and along the way, she finds herself entangled in one hell of a love quadrangle.

Funny, poignant and insightful, While You Were Reading reveals that there’s no such thing as perfection, the value of true friendship, and, most importantly, the power of not living in fiction, but still reading it … Often.

A love story for book lovers that celebrates much more than romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925750560

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus are the authors of The Book Ninja, which has sold in 9 territories and been optioned for a film. Together they began Books on the Rail in Melbourne and their network is now Australia-wide.  Ali is Creative Director for the Hedgehog Agency, Melbourne, and Michelle is a primary school teacher. Their second book, While You Were Reading, was published in 2019. See www.booksontherail.com Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus are the authors of The Book Ninja, which has sold in 9 territories and been optioned for a film. Together they began Books on the Rail in Melbourne and their network is now Australia-wide.  Ali is Creative Director for the Hedgehog Agency, Melbourne, and Michelle is a primary school teacher. Their second book, While You Were Reading, was published in 2019. See www.booksontherail.com

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