A cozy read in the vein of A Man Called Ove

Septuagenarian Julian Jessop feels like the world lacks authenticity. So he writes his deepest truths in a notebook which then gets passed along from stranger to stranger adding their own truths. Along the way, they will find connections they didn't realize they were missing.

Despite its poor cover art, The Authenticity Project was unexpectedly a delight to read. The heartwarming interaction between the characters reminded me of Fredrick Backman's A Man Called Ove. With a light love story and a few fun surprises, Pooley has penned the perfect little cozy read for winter. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Pamela Dorman Books. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.