Book Review for This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

 

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

Published: February 3, 2026 by Berkley

Genre: Romance. Book about Books

Taken from Goodreads:  Twelve stories. Twelve months. Once chance to heal her heart...

When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her fiancé waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn’t come as more of a shock. Partly because she can’t remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly because Joe died five months ago…

The gift is simple – twelve carefully-chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.

Tilly sets out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to vlog her journey, her story becomes more than her own. With help from Alfie, the bookshop owner, her budding new following and her friends and family, can Tilly’s year of books show her how to love again?

My Thoughts:   This Book Made Me Think of You is beautiful.   I love the idea of knowing your wife/husband so well that you pick out books for her.   One book a month for 12 months after you pass away is a beautiful way to show your love.   Not only did Joe leave her the most perfect birthday present, but he also helped her to see that life is worth living.   He taught her how to live without him and showed him the adventures that she never knew she wanted to have. 

There is a lot of emotion in this book.  A lot of the emotions circle around grief but there is also hope and excitement at the adventures yet to come.   The friendship of Alfie and Tilly is beautiful and sweet.  I love the people Tilly meets while on her adventures and how they nurture her and help her to find happiness. 

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Author Bio: Libby Page is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been published in over 20 territories worldwide. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She lives in Somerset, England, with her husband and young son.