The Messy Lives of Book People

In this charming novel by Phaedra Patrick, Liv Green, a house cleaner with aspirations of becoming a writer, unexpectedly forms a connection with her famous, reclusive employer, author Essie Starling. After Essie’s sudden death, Liv is asked to fulfill her last wish—completing Essie’s final novel—leading her to uncover long-held secrets and surprising links between their lives. The story explores themes of friendship, discovery, and the unexpected turns that can change one’s future.