Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club) A Novel By Ann Napolitano (2023)

"Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano is a New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick that has sold over a million copies. This deeply affecting novel follows William Waters, who grows up in a tragic, loveless home. In college, he meets Julia Padavano, whose lively, close-knit family brings light into his life. Julia and her three sisters—bookish Sylvie, artistic Cecelia, and nurturing Emeline—offer William a sense of belonging and love he has never known.

However, when William’s past traumas resurface, they threaten to disrupt Julia’s plans and the sisters' bond. The resulting family rift spans generations, testing their loyalty and love. Drawing inspiration from Louisa May Alcott’s "Little Women," "Hello Beautiful" is praised for its emotional depth and precise depiction of life’s highs and lows. Named one of the Chicago Public Library’s Ten Best Books of the Year and a best book by multiple prestigious outlets, this novel explores whether love can truly heal a broken person by embracing them fully, despite their flaws.