Celestial Navigation

Set in Baltimore, this story follows Jeremy Pauling, a 38-year-old man who rarely leaves his home and spends his time creating delicate paper collages. After the death of his mother, Jeremy takes in a woman named Mary Tell and her child as boarders, leading him to confront his own fragility and the challenges of forming new connections. The narrative explores themes of vulnerability, love, and personal growth against the backdrop of everyday life.