Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the Jill at Breaking the Spine. So let me introduce you my Can’t Wait Wednesday #150 pick. Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf (opens in a new window).
Length: 8 hours.
Narrator: Ali Andre Ali and 3 more.
Genre: Women’s Fiction
From The Publisher:
In elementary school Chloe Hanako Quinn is assigned Oliver Jones as her pen pal. Before sending her letter she also whispers a note into it…and he hears her. It is the beginning of a friendship that blooms into something more—that is, until disaster strikes.
Now more than twenty years later Chloe is a high school guidance counselor in New York City, but life is not what she dreamed it would be as she faces a layoff, rising rent, a situationship, and loneliness. Desperate for encouragement, she gives herself a pep talk via uplifting messages written on yellow origami paper that she folds into roses. When one of the roses accidentally finds its way to a neighbor in need of cheering-up, Chloe, feeling a desire to spread kindness and optimism, begins purposely leaving them around town.
Across the city, Oliver has picked himself up from the rough circumstances that forced him to leave everything behind as a teenager—including Chloe. Now a successful financial analyst, Oliver’s past continues to haunt him. But when the city is suddenly inundated with yellow origami roses, a specific one finds its way into his hands and changes his life forever.
Why I Can’t Wait To Read The Incredible Kindness of Paper:
I had a pen pal when I was in elementary school, so as soon as I read the synopsis, I knew I wanted to read this story. I’m especially excited to see how Chloe and Oliver are each impacted by Chloe’s origami roses.
Other Recent Picks for Can’t Wait Wednesday:
Can’t Wait Wednesday #149: Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley
Can’t Wait Wednesday #148: Everything is Probably Fine by Julia London
Can’t Wait Wednesday #147: The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton Frank
What is a book that you Can’t Wait to read? Let me know in the comments!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
This sounds lovely! Great choice, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thanks Jonetta.
sjhigbee
This sounds like a lovely feel-good story – I hope you enjoy it:)).
thathappyreader
Thanks Sarah.
Yvonne
This sounds good. I used to have pen pals when I was younger, too.
thathappyreader
It was a great experience Yvonne.
Sarah Collins
Yup, this sounds wonderful! Thanks for putting it on my radar Jodie x
thathappyreader
I hope we both enjoy it Sarah!
Barb @ Booker T's Farm
Hope you love this one and thanks for sharing. Such a pretty cover too!
thathappyreader
It does have a lovely cover Barb.
Yvonne @ It's All About Books
This sounds like such a great read!
thathappyreader
I think so Yvonne.
Lux
I don’t have a pen pal, but my husband and I met online, so we started chatting before we met in person.
thathappyreader
That’s so special Lux.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
This sounds like a lovely story, Jodie. I hope you enjoy it as much as you are anticipating.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla.
Trish
This sounds so interesting! I had several pen pals when I was in middle school and enjoyed it so much!
thathappyreader
That’s wonderful Trish!