{"product_id":"the-red-address-book-isbn-9781328473011","title":"The Red Address Book","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe global fiction sensation—published in 32 countries around the world—that follows 96-year-old Doris, who writes down the memories of her eventful life as she pages through her decades-old address book. But the most profound moment of her life is still to come...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Doris, a 96-year-old woman living alone in her Stockholm apartment. She has few visitors, but her weekly Skype calls with Jenny—her American grandniece, and her only relative—give her great joy and remind her of her own youth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Doris was a girl, she was given an address book by her father, and ever since she has carefully documented everyone she met and loved throughout the years. Looking through the little book now, Doris sees the many crossed-out names of people long gone and is struck by the urge to put pen to paper. In writing down the stories of her colorful past—working as a maid in Sweden, modelling in Paris during the '30s, fleeing to Manhattan at the dawn of the Second World War—can she help Jenny, haunted by a difficult childhood, unlock the secrets of their family and finally look to the future? And whatever became of Allan, the love of Doris’s life? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming novel that prompts reflection on the stories we all should carry to the next generation, and the surprises in life that can await even the oldest among us, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Sofia Lundberg as a wise—and irresistible—storyteller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Written with love, told with joy. Very easy to enjoy.”—Fredrik Backman, author of \u003cem\u003eA Man Called Ove\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Publishers Lunch Buzz Book  A Library Reads Selection  An iBooks Most Anticipated Titles of 2019  A West Virginia Gazette “Books to Check out in the New Year” Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e     “A sweet-tart Swedish romance steeped in memory and regret…\u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e is just the sort of easy-reading tale that will inspire readers to pull up a comfy chair to the fire, grab a mug of cocoa and a box of tissues and get \u003cem\u003ehygge \u003c\/em\u003ewith it.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Simonson, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “Written with love, told with joy. Very easy to enjoy.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Fredrik Backman, author of \u003cem\u003eA Man Called Ove\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  “Wise and captivating, Lundberg’s novel offers clear-eyed insights into old age and the solace of memory.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     \"In a reader's lifetime, there are a few books that will be companions forever. For me, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e is one of them. It will comfort you, and remind you of all the moments when you grabbed life with both hands. It is also an homage to the wisdom of women who have lived longer than most of us. One is never too old to learn that love is the only meaning of life—let’s listen to these women.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Nina George, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Paris Bookshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “Charming.”\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “In this tender and heartfelt story, Sofia Lundberg offers a reminder that those we too easily dismiss, such as the elderly, have rich histories and lives that we can learn from. Completely engrossing from start to finish, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book \u003c\/em\u003eis a poignant tale of memory and how those things we carry in our heart work together to create our own life stories.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     \"\u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter to the human heart.  Full of tenderness and empathy, Lundberg has created more than just a novel—she has created a window into the soul.\"\u003cstrong\u003e—Alyson Richman, internationally bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Wife\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Velvet Hours\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  “Like a cozy conversation with your grandma, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e warms your heart and soul.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “A warm and tender story about life, memories, and the power of love and friendship. A novel with heart and humor!”\u003cstrong\u003e—Katarina Bivald, \u003cem\u003eThe Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  “Doris’s life story is magnetic, and it’s her strong personality and pearls of wisdom … that drive the book…Fans of Fredrik Backman will find much to like here.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “Sofia Lundberg has written a wonderful debut. The story of the life of Doris is told with a whole lot of love. It is full of warmth and compassion.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Jan-Philipp Sendker, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Hearing Heartbeats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “A lifetime of memories [is]…Beautifully brought to life in this sweetly elegiac novel.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Bridget Thoreson, Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “You’ll be hearing a lot about Sofia in the new year if you’re in the UK, but if you’re in Sweden, France, Spain, Germany, etc, etc, you’ll already know how romantic and fabulous her novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Address Book\u003c\/em\u003e is.”—\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Dillon, author of \u003cem\u003eLost Dogs and Lonely Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Readers who enjoyed Eleanor Brown's \u003cem\u003eThe Light of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e or Nina George's \u003cem\u003eThe Little French Bistro\u003c\/em\u003e will delight in seeing Doris's life unfold in this charming, tender tale.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890246283493,"sku":"NP9781328473011","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328473011.jpg?v=1730232855","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-red-address-book-isbn-9781328473011","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}