When the author’s mother begins treatment for pancreatic cancer, they start a two-person book club so they’ll have something to discuss while they’re in the hospital waiting room. They've always enjoyed talking about books together and this gives them a chance to read as many of the books they've been meaning to read as they can. They have meaningful conversations as they learn more about each other through the lens of books and reading. Schwalbe shared about why he believes if we all asked the question “what are you reading” more often, it could change the world in WSIRN Episode 184: You’ll never conquer your TBR—and that’s a good thing</a.

From the publisher: "From the author of the beloved New York Times best-selling The End of Your Life Book Club, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, and to find the answers to life’s questions big and small. In each chapter, he discusses a particular book and how it relates to concerns we all share. These books span centuries and genres—from Stuart Little to The Girl on the Train, from David Copperfield to Wonder, from Giovanni's Room to Rebecca, and from 1984 to Gifts from the Sea."