HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano

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“Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano is a contemporary fiction novel and a New York Times bestseller that explores the complexities of love, family, and healing. Also an Oprah’s Book Club pick, this story has touched the hearts of over a million readers.

William Waters has grown up in a household marked by silence and loss, where he felt unloved and unseen. His life changes during his freshman year of college when he meets Julia Padavano, a lively and ambitious young woman. Julia brings William into her close-knit family, including her three sisters: Sylvie, a dreamy book lover; Cecelia, a free-spirited artist; and Emeline, the nurturing caretaker of the group. In the warmth of the Padavano household, William finds a sense of belonging and happiness he has never known.

However, as William’s troubled past begins to resurface, it threatens not only Julia’s meticulously planned future but also the strong bonds between the sisters. The family faces a deep rift that could alter their lives for years to come. The novel raises the question of whether the deep loyalty and love within the family can overcome the challenges they face.

Inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” “Hello Beautiful” offers a moving exploration of the power of love to heal and transform, celebrating the beauty of loving someone for who they truly are.