Which Brings Me to You: A Novel in Confessions

“Enormously satisfying…coauthors Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott expertly capture the swooning optimism hiding in letters that are often arch or even glib…it is the bright and funny writing, even in the telling of sad stories, that makes the book great reading.” —MSNBC

“Page-turning reading.” —NPR, Here & Now

“The constant mix of sweet and sour, of heart-swelling romance and smart-ass banter is the official language of Modern Urban Singledom. The bestselling author duo (he of Candyfreak, she of Girl Talk) make fine use of the epistolary form—with a few funny postal mishaps lending a hip meta touch. Their couple’s distinct voices and push-pull dynamic are terrifically engaging. A-." —Entertainment Weekly

“Coauthored by pop-culture darlings Baggott and Almond, this is a surprisingly poignant and meaningful read. The epistolary novel is nothing new, but here the form seems fresh and intriguing. The two letter writers, Jane and John, meet at a wedding and decide to become each other’s confidantes, confessing all the foibles and deep pains of their meaningful romantic relationships to the present. The letters that result are intense and emotional and reveal a dark and sad side to both love and sexuality for those finding themselves single in their thirties today. From relationships that seem to be little more than sexual fireworks to those that are so tender they border on schmaltzy, John and Jane tell each other all the things that they’ve found in their love lives. In the end, and not surprisingly, this unburdening becomes the crux of their own relationship—a no-baloney, no-holds-barred, show-me-your-soul roll in the emotional hay. No gimmick here, just a great story.” —Booklist

“[A] charming double take on love and loss…there’s cumulative power in this probing of heartaches.” —People Magazine