The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer

The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer – 384 pages

ARC from Berkley and Netgalley for an honest review

Book Blurb:

Constance Sparks always says yes …when her capricious best friend needs money; when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise; and when her boyfriend, Hayden, who is very kind but also secretive, asks her to marry him.
While planning their wedding—and struggling with anxiety about the right course for her future—Constance researches the history of her antique engagement ring and unearths the name of a man who might be connected to it, plus his tragic love story. When she finds a book of letters in her library’s old manuscript section written by the long-dead man, Constance is deeply touched by his words and leaves a note for him confessing her uncertainty and doubts. She’s shocked days later to find a response tucked among the pages. As the notes continue to arrive, Constance finds herself quickly falling in love with a ghost and putting her real-life relationship in jeopardy. Will a bond based on letters impossibly sent from the past derail her future? Or will Constance discover her voice and risk everything for the chance to somehow connect with her true soul mate?

My Review: 4 stars

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The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer was a delightful read about finding oneself, then respecting yourself, and finally owning who you are. Oh, ghosts and rescue dogs are also a huge part of the novel.

I read and adored Fischer’s last novel so I was over the moon to read this one. Like her last book, the author incorporates a love story, a ghost story and a bit of mystery to make the story come to life.  

Constance grows in leaps and bounds as she researches her antique engagement ring and history of the couple who first owned it. Through her research she not only learns its rich history, but it also gives her the push to investigate her fiancé and his prior girlfriend. The group from the research room at the library eventually become a group of meaningful friends.

On top of that, she hates her doldrum job as a paralegal and works at an animal shelter to feel like she’s doing some good in the world. There we meet some very important minor characters that become the catalyst to her growth. The rescue dog Growler is an amazing character that dog lovers will adore. Another winner!