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I Hope This Finds You Well

By Natalie Sue
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue digital book - Fable

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Recommended by the New York Times Book Review, Today show, People, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Harper's Bazaar, and more!

"Fans of The Office will delight." — SHELBY VAN PELT • "Wickedly funny." — PEOPLE "I could not put it down." — JULIA QUINN • "A workplace sitcom transformed into a romantic comedy novel."ELLE

In this wildly funny and heartwarming office comedy, an admin worker accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job—a laugh-till-you-cry debut novel you’ll be eager to share with your entire list of contacts, perfect for fans of Anxious People and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

As far as Jolene is concerned, her interactions with her colleagues should start and end with her official duties as an admin for Supershops, Inc. Unfortunately, her irritating, incompetent coworkers don’t seem to understand the importance of boundaries. Her secret to survival? She vents her grievances in petty email postscripts, then changes the text color to white so no one can see. That is until one of her secret messages is exposed. Her punishment: sensitivity training (led by the suspiciously friendly HR guy, Cliff) and rigorous email restrictions.

When an IT mix-up grants her access to her entire department’s private emails and DMs, Jolene knows she should report it, but who could resist reading what their coworkers are really saying? And when she discovers layoffs are coming, she realizes this might just be the key to saving her job. The plan is simple: gain her boss’s favor, convince HR she’s Supershops material, and beat out the competition.

But as Jolene is drawn further into her coworkers' private worlds and realizes they are each keeping secrets, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble—especially around Cliff, who she definitely cannot have feelings for. Eventually she will need to decide if she’s ready to leave the comfort of her cubicle, even if that means coming clean to her colleagues.

Crackling with laugh-out-loud dialogue and relatable observations, I Hope This Finds You Well is a fresh and surprisingly tender comedy about loneliness and love beyond our computer screens. This sparkling debut novel will open your heart to the everyday eccentricities of work culture and the undeniable human connection that comes along with it.

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3.5
Thumbs Up“I didn’t expect to but I truly enjoyed this one! Roped in pretty early by the IT mistake, but found myself pretty emotionally invested as we learn more and more about the experiences that make these characters behave the way they do. A cleverly crafted and interesting perspective into the corporate office dynamic. Hilarious and often very moving, the character development is the star here. So fascinating reading as Jolene battles herself trying to learn to trust others, even though she knows she’s not worthy of theirs. The end was really sweet; seeing the good in others that she didn’t see before and being grateful even though it was all pretty traumatic is a lovely message especially these days. Can’t wait for more from Natalie Sue!”
Slightly Smiling Face“I liked this more than I thought I would! I don’t think I would have liked it as much if I wasn’t an admin person myself, but it was quick, witty, and a fun read. Strange amount of Warhammer mentioned in this book. And now I’m craving a donut.”
Rolling on the Floor Laughing Face“It was a delight. The sarcastic tone had me laughing. As someone in HR who has heard many stories from the field, this book skillfully portrays those cringe-worthy moments in a humorous way. It's not just about laughter, though; the narrative delves into healing past traumas and the innate human need to connect with others. By the end, I found myself shedding a small tear. The balance of funny stories with touching moments makes this book both cute and emotional. It's a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh with a side of heartfelt storytelling.”

About Natalie Sue

Natalie Sue is a Canadian author of Iranian and British descent. She spent her formative years moving around western Canada with a brief stint in Scotland, where she discovered her passion for storytelling as a means of connection and reading as a means of comfort. When she’s not writing, she enjoys bingeing great and terrible TV, attempting pottery, and procuring houseplants. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog. I Hope This Finds You Well is her debut novel.

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