The Reminders

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Reminders. It's a wonderful and unusual story told in a beautifully understated way. Quietly magnificent''I thoroughly enjoyed The Reminders. It's a wonderful and unusual story told in a beautifully understated way. Quietly magnificent -- Ruth Hogan, author of <i>The Keeper of Lost Things</i> Achingly tender and charming * Daily Mail * Endearing and wise . . . I adored the unlikely friendship between a gifted child who remembers everything and a grieving man who is trying to forget. Emmich brings a compassionate, often comical, and always true eye to his storytelling. Ten-year-old Joan says a good song should either make you want to dance or cry, and The Reminders does both' -- Eowyn Ivey, bestselling author of <i>The Snow Child</i> A charming, whimsical Odd Couple story that should be read while listening to The Beatles * Red * Val Emmich has created an indelible cast of complex and quirky characters who drew me in for an emotional and humorous ride . . . A book brimming with heart and soul - you really must read it! -- Garth Stein, bestselling author of <i>The Art of Racing in the Rain</i> In a story that is both startlingly original and deeply familiar, I could not stop reading, and was bereft when the story ended. -- Jacquelyn Mitchard, bestselling author of <i>The Deep End of the Ocean</i> This delightful book is perfect for fans of The Rosie Project and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Ten-year-old Joan was born with a rare gift: she can remember every single day of her life in perfect detail . . . With a memorable cast of quirky characters, Emmich weaves a touching, character-driven story of grief and new beginnings. The Reminders is tender without being saccharine and tackles complex themes like relationships and forgiveness with considerable subtlety * Book Riot * Beautiful and beguiling, a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it * Popsugar * Achingly sweet and unexpectedly nuanced . . . This is a book that leaves you feeling better about life and the role we play * Kirkus * Quirky, touching and addictive * Library Journal * A charming debut novel . . . Like Nick Hornby, Emmich has a knack for avoiding the treacly and saccharine while finding magic in unlikely relationships * National Book Review * Charming and relatable * Booklist * An endearing and sincere paean to the bonds of music and family . . . Quirky and lighthearted yet still soulful, Emmich's debut reveals his skilled hand for crafting relationships and voice * Shelf Awareness * A touching story told from two points of view * Prima *