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Heart the Lover
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Item #:
173680297
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Lily King has written another masterpiece. This book overflows with her brilliance and her heart.
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Elegant Hardcover Design
The beautifully crafted hardcover provides durability and sophistication, making it a perfect gift for lovers of literature and a stunning addition to any bookshelf.
Timely Release
Launching on September 30, 2025, this title captures the essence of relationships, making it a thoughtful choice for fall reading or gifting during romantic occasions.
Engaging Narrative
Rich storytelling and relatable themes resonate deeply, offering readers an immersive experience, ideal for book clubs and discussions about love and connection.
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- INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARDA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Harper's Baazar, NPR, Vogue, Oprah Daily, People Magazine, USA TODAY, Literary Hub, Electric Literature, Kirkus Review, BookPage, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, PEN America, Chicago Public Library“Lily King has written another masterpiece. This book overflows with her brilliance and her heart. We are so lucky.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time TomorrowFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers comes a magnificent and intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first loveYou knew I’d write a book about you someday.Our narrator understands good love stories—their secrets and subtext, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the simple rules.In the fall of her senior year of college, she meets two star students from her 17th-Century Lit class: Sam and Yash. Best friends living off campus in the elegant house of a professor on sabbatical, the boys invite her into their intoxicating world of academic fervor, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. They nickname her Jordan, and she quickly discovers the pleasures of friendship, love and her own intellectual ambition. But youthful passion is unpredictable, and soon she finds herself at the center of a charged and intricate triangle. As graduation comes and goes, choices made will alter these three lives forever.Decades later, the vulnerable days of Jordan's youth seem comfortably behind her. But when a surprise visit and unexpected news bring the past crashing into the present, she returns to a world she left behind and must confront the decisions and deceptions of her younger self.Written with the superb wit and emotional sensitivity fans and critics of Lily King have come to adore, Heart the Lover is a deeply moving love story that celebrates literature, forgiveness, and the transformative bonds that shape our lives. Wise, unforgettable, and with a delightful connective thread to Writers & Lovers, this is King at her very best, affirming her as a masterful chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today.
| Publisher | Grove Press |
| Publication date | September 30, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 1.8 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 257 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0802165183 |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Country of Origin | This item will be imported from US |
| What is in the box | Heart the Lover... For more details, please check description/product details |
| Item Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 grams) |
Who Should Buy?
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Romance Enthusiasts
Perfect for readers who love romantic fiction and appreciate deep emotional connections in storytelling.
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A great choice for those looking to gift a thoughtful item to friends or loved ones who enjoy literature.
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Collectors
Ideal for book collectors who seek a hardcover addition to their library, especially in the romance genre.
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Action Lovers
Readers who prefer high-octane adventures may find this romance-focused book unengaging and too slow-paced.
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Answer: The book explores desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love. -
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Is this book connected to Lily King's previous work?
Answer: Yes, it contains a delightful connective thread to her previous novel, Writers & Lovers. -
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What makes this book a must-read?
Answer: It's praised for its emotional depth, wit, and portrayal of transformative human experiences.
Friendship Editorial Review
**** Heart the Lover is a novella that embodies the complexities of love, friendship, and the nostalgia of youth, artfully woven by author Lily King in just 188 pages. The narrative dives deep into the lives of Jordan, Yash, and Sam—characters that evoke vivid memories of pivotal college experiences. Readers have expressed an overwhelming appreciation for the understated yet powerful writing style that allows emotions to accumulate gradually through subtle moments rather than overt dramatizations. Many reviewers commend the book's ability to resonate on a personal level, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced the intricacies of young love and the evolving nature of relationships over time. While some find it enchanting and reflective, transporting them back to their formative years, there are contrasting opinions from readers who feel it lacks emotional depth. One critic, despite acknowledging the technical quality of the writing, found it forgettable and less impactful compared to other contemporary fiction offerings. Overall, Heart the Lover is described as a layered, thoughtful exploration of first love that invites readers to reflect on their own pasts and the shadows these experiences cast on their lives. It invites discussion and contemplation, appealing particularly to those who appreciate character-driven narratives steeped in realism and symbolism. **
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- Beautifully crafted and layered storytelling
- Relatable characters and themes, evoking nostalgia
- Restrained, powerful writing style that allows for personal reflection
- Short length makes it accessible and engaging
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- Some readers find it emotionally lacking and forgettable
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- Instant New York Times Bestseller and Best Book of the Year across multiple publications.
- Explores themes of desire, friendship, and the impact of first love.
- Follows a college student caught in a romantic and intellectual triangle.
- Delivers emotional depth and wit, characteristic of Lily King's writing.
- A deeply moving story that celebrates literature and forgiveness.
- Connects to the author’s previous work, Writers & Lovers, enhancing its allure.
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