Remarkably Bright Creatures : A Novel
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Soon to be a Netflix Film A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! NAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER by: Chicago Tribune * The View * Southern Living * USA Today
" Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender."
-- Washington Post For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
Shelby Van Pelt
Shelby Van Pelt is an emerging author, recognized for her debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. Her writing primarily explores themes of connection, grief, and the unexpected ways individuals can find solace and understanding. The novel has been praised for its heartfelt narrative and depth, charming a broad spectrum of readers.
Before venturing into the world of literature, Van Pelt honed her storytelling skills in journalism and blogging, bringing a unique voice and rich character portrayal to her fiction. As an author rooted in the Pacific Northwest, her work often captures the essence of her surroundings, weaving natural elements with nuanced human experiences.
Shelby Van Pelt was born in the United States and grew up influenced by a diverse array of books and storytellers. In her personal life, she cherishes time spent with her family and exploring the outdoors, activities that often provide inspiration for her stories. She now resides in the Chicago area.
Date of Birth: August 1, 1980
Place of Birth: Tacoma, WA
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Soon to be a Netflix Film A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! NAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER by: Chicago Tribune * The View * Southern Living * USA Today" Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel- ...
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Soon to be a Netflix Film A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! NAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER by: Chicago Tribune * The View * Southern Living * USA Today
" Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender."
-- Washington Post For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
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About the Author
Shelby Van Pelt
Shelby Van Pelt is an emerging author, recognized for her debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. Her writing primarily explores themes of connection, grief, and the unexpected ways individuals can find solace and understanding. The novel has been praised for its heartfelt narrative and depth, charming a broad spectrum of readers.
Before venturing into the world of literature, Van Pelt honed her storytelling skills in journalism and blogging, bringing a unique voice and rich character portrayal to her fiction. As an author rooted in the Pacific Northwest, her work often captures the essence of her surroundings, weaving natural elements with nuanced human experiences.
Shelby Van Pelt was born in the United States and grew up influenced by a diverse array of books and storytellers. In her personal life, she cherishes time spent with her family and exploring the outdoors, activities that often provide inspiration for her stories. She now resides in the Chicago area.
Date of Birth: August 1, 1980
Place of Birth: Tacoma, WA
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