Storybook Ending

“Seattle’s Moira Macdonald mixes romance, comedy and pop culture in perfect vacation read . . . [it’s] ready to be packed in the tote bag to read under on a sun-swept afternoon through rose-colored glasses.”
—The Spokesman-Review

“Set in post-pandemic Seattle, this novel taps into the reality, and importance, of human relationships: to places, to each other and to the objects we cherish most.”
—Seattle Magazine

“Storybook Ending is so radiant, so big-hearted, reading it feels like receiving an unexpected gift, one that you’ve waited a lifetime for. It’s a love letter to the secret, unspoken longings nestled within the pages of ordinary lives. In a world filled with love stories and tangled triangles, this one stands out—reaching a resolution as unique as it is profoundly satisfying. I absolutely loved this book.”
— Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

“An absolutely charming love letter to bookstores and the magic that happens inside there.”
—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance

“I sat down to start Storybook Ending and before I knew it a hundred pages had passed. Moira Macdonald’s novel is just that good—wildly clever, funny, and filled with enough Princess Bride and Nora Ephron references to melt my cold Millennial heart. It’s also a heartwarming homage to books and the people who cherish them—a celebration of a story’s power to fill our lives with hope. romance, and community. I loved it.”
—Grant Ginder, author of The People We Hate at the Wedding

“Although there are romances brewing, the story is ultimately about the courage it takes to go after the life you want…A perfectly charming read for devotees of the written word and anyone who’s ever hoped to find love in a bookstore.”
–Kirkus

“Macdonald shades in the details of her protagonists’ lives with colorful depictions of their friends and relatives, quirky coworkers, and awkward former lovers. It’s a diverting slice of life.”
–Publishers Weekly

“Storybook Ending is the ultimate catnip for bookstore lovers everywhere—oh, the things we leave between the pages of our beloved books! Heartfelt, soulful, and distinctly cozy, Storybook Ending weaves a deeply satisfying tale of anonymous love letters, mistaken identity, and the complexities of human connection.”
–Suzanne Rindell, author of Summer Fridays

“The perfect balance of coziness and originality—warm, comforting, with a hilarious mix-up at its heart that I couldn’t wait to see unravel.”
–Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip

“New friendships blossom and romances bloom in this feel-good read that is a must for those who believe bookstores are special places.”
–Booklist

“Ideal for fans of thirtysomething second-chance love stories with appealing secondary characters.”
–Library Journal