Love by the Book
A Novel

Quotes

"George has crafted a story here in which friendship is just as important, if not more so, than romantic or sexual partnership...[and] writes with an uncommon degree of care and nuance about complicated topics. In a sea of romances, this novel stands out for asserting that friendship can be a love story, too. A beautiful and all-too-rare look at the importance of platonic love." —Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"A fresh perspective on female friendship." —Publishers Weekly

"A captivating and emotionally rich novel exploring sisterhood, friendship, love and betrayal. I was gripped from the outset." —Fiona Williams, author of The House of Broken Bricks

"As ever, Jessica George’s astute eye and wry wit make for a refreshing read that’s equally as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Love by the Book goes deeper than just celebrating friendship—it delves into the challenge of navigating its inevitable shifts as we grow older. An endearing story that's bound to resonate." —Mikki Brammer, USA Today bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

"Smart, funny, and refreshing...a testament to the power of female friendship and what it means to live a life worth living." —Sarai Johnson, author of Grown Women

"Love by the Book reads like a rom com for platonic friendship. After Maame, Jessica George brings us another fresh look at young women’s lives. Love by the Book offers a charming and nuanced take on contemporary friendships, putting the spotlight on the value of different kinds of love in people’s lives. A celebration of women’s friendships and families, in various configurations." ―Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake

"Friendships are often the central relationships of our lives; why are they usually treated as storyline B in novels? Not in this transporting new novel by Jessica George. As enveloping, soul-filling and moreish as an evening with a friend, Love by the Book challenges us to take a closer look at adult friendship and platonic love. As is true with the best friend-dates, I couldn’t wait for evening to come so I could hang out with Remy and Simone (and especially with Remy’s mom). This novel might just inspire you to put yourself out there and ask a new friend out to dinner." ―Emma Knight, bestselling author of The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

"A sparkling triumph, Love by the Book is the love story I didn’t know I needed. Once again, Jessica George delights readers with her charming and unique knack for unfolding a story. As witnesses to the evolution of long-held friendships and the blossoming of new ones, we’re left rooting for her funny, fabulous characters while falling in love with them ourselves. George infuses whimsy and heart into her incredible tale despite touches on weighty topics and pressures placed on the book’s leading ladies." —Diane Marie Brown, author of Black Candle Women

Praise for Maame:
"Sparkling." ―The New York Times

"Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!" ―Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

"The voice of Maame is singular and interesting―raw and new. On one page I was crying, yet on another page, I laughed hysterically." ―Jenna Bush Hager, Today

"By turns tender and comic, this portrait of a young woman's journey to self-understanding is triumphant." ―People

"Fresh, vulnerable....George writes with a natural cadence that keeps the story engaging, her characters multidimensional, each of them deeply believable....Readers will be drawn into the peaks and troughs with this intrepid protagonist, feeling a sense of connection to and trust in her character." ―The Washington Post