by Shelby Van Pelt
Magical realism meets literary fiction in this novel about an unlikely human connection between a woman and a giant Pacific octopus. Touching, sweet, yet deep and moving, this remarkable story follows an older heroine who is a widow and works the night shift at the local aquarium as a way to keep herself busy and help her cope with loss. We find out she also lost her teenage son many years ago in Puget Sound. Remarkable connections and friendships form and you really just have to read it to believe it. But believe you will.