Leonard and Hungry Paul

By Ronan Hession,

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A disarming novel that asks a simple question: Can gentle people change the world?
 
In this charming and truly unique debut, popular Irish musician Ronan Hession tells the story of two single, thirty-something men who still live with their parents and who are . . . nice. They take care…

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This book totally took me by surprise. I had no idea what to expect–and I certainly didn’t expect to be completely captivated by the story of the friendship between two awkward, single men. I found this achingly tender, unexpectedly funny, and so love-filled.

This is a really hopeful book because it made me think about how much love there is in the world and how everyone has a story. I’ve given this book as a gift countless times. Everyone is a bit confused initially–and then a week later, they’ll call me and say, ‘Oh my goodness, that book you gave…

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