The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted

Set in 1968, this novel follows Tom Hope, a rural farm worker grappling with loneliness and heartbreak after his partner leaves. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Hannah Babel, a passionate bookseller with a remarkable past, who invites him to help create Australia's most beautiful bookshop. As they work together, Tom begins to open up to the possibility of happiness, even amidst the shadows of their histories.