The Incredible Kindness of Paper
Can one random act of kindness change the trajectory of a life? In New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye’s charming novel for fans of Matt Haig and Clare Pooley, serendipity has the power to fold two fates together and reunite a pair of lost loves.
In elementary school, Chloe Hanako Quinn is assigned Oliver Jones as her pen pal partner. Before sending her letter, she also whispers a note into it…and he hears her. Little does she know it would be the beginning of a friendship that would bloom into something more. That is, until disaster strikes, and Oliver and his family disappear without a trace.
Now over twenty years later, Chloe is a high school guidance counselor in New York City. But life in the Big Apple is not what she dreamed it would be as she faces a layoff, rising rent, a situationship, and loneliness. Desperate for encouragement, she gives herself a pep talk via uplifting messages written on yellow origami paper that she folds into roses. When one of the roses unexpectedly finds its way to a neighbor in need of cheering up, a desire to spread kindness and optimism is sparked in Chloe, who begins folding more roses and leaving them around town.
Across the city, Oliver has picked himself up from the rough circumstances that forced him to leave everything behind as a teenager—including Chloe. Now a successful financial analyst, Oliver’s past continues to haunt him. But when the city is suddenly inundated with yellow origami roses, a specific one finds its way into his hands and changes his life forever…
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Praise for The Incredible Kindness of Paper
“Perfect for the end of summer, this feel-good novel…[is] just the book you need—beautifully drawn characters and prose and a smile-inducing story.”
—Newsweek
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“[I]nfused with heartfelt magic, like Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library.”
— Woman’s World
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“[S]et to be the book club novel of the summer: romantic, luminous, and powerful.”
— The Morning Blend on NBC
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“[S]ure to put a smile on your face and uplift your spirit.”
— Club Calvi Book Club on CBS
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“Even the greatest skeptics of happily ever after stories will fall hard for The Incredible Kindness of Paper. Beautifully written, cleverly crafted, creatively detailed. Even on an overcast day, this story will leave you feeling as if the sunshine decided to make an appearance and stay for the long haul.”
—Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist and Six Days in Bombay
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“The Incredible Kindness of Paper is full of joy, whimsy, and just the right dash of magic. This sweet tale is more than a great comfort read—it also serves as a powerful reminder that small acts of generosity can have a lasting impact.”
—Margarita Montimore, USA Today bestselling author of Oona Out of Order
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“The Incredible Kindness of Paper is a sweet confection of a story, filled with heart.”
—Nikki Erlick, New York Times bestselling author of The Measure and The Poppy Fields
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“I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like The Incredible Kindness of Paper. It gripped me from the very beginning with its beautiful prose and heartfelt characters. It’s touching and whimsical, and it’s exactly what the world needs right now.”
— Ethan Joella, author of The Same Bright Stars and A Little Hope
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“[A]n important story right now with its roots in human connection”
— South China Morning Post
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“Simply seeing kindness activates the neuropsychology of kindness, promoting generosity, interpersonal connection, and inclusion… Skye’s latest novel, The Incredible Kindness of Paper, explores how one random act of kindness can change the trajectory of a life.”
— Psychology Today
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“Skye still believes in the power of small moments of goodness making a positive difference in the world, and that idea shines through in her new novel.”
— Palo Alto Weekly
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“[A] a poignant feel-good, end-of-summer, comfort read about human connection, hope, and the quiet magic of small acts of kindness.”
— Digital Journal
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“A heartfelt, feel-good novel full of warmth [and] wonder. Perfect for anyone in need of a little hope.”
—Library Journal, starred review
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“In the delightful latest from Skye, two childhood sweethearts find each other again after a forced separation years earlier… [W]ith perfect pacing and the characters’ undeniable chemistry. Readers are in for a treat.”
—Publishers Weekly
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“A cozy, uplifting tale. The Incredible Kindness of Paper celebrates human connection and hope, all with a touch of enchantment.”
—Booklist
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“A heartfelt story of fate, love and the quiet power of small gestures that can change lives forever.”
— Book Trib
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“Perfect for readers who like their novels with just a touch of magic.”
— Bookish / Netgalley