"'A sharp-eyed and tender novel about human connection' (PAULA HAWKINS) from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend 'A must-read about unlikely friendships' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'One of my favourite authors' NATALIE PORTMAN 'A novel that truly, truly speaks to the soul' GLAMOUR 'Makes you feel smarter and more alive' PEOPLE Three strangers are thrown together in one Manhattan apartment: a solitary writer; a Gen Z college drop-out; and a spirited parrot named Eureka. As the world outside descends into turmoil, the three of them must learn how to live with and care for one another - and discover what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other. 'Compulsively readable' ELLE 'A gorgeous, funny novel about connection' iPAPER 'A breath of fresh air for a time when it still sometimes feels there isn't any' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Beautiful and profound' MEG MASON 'Infused with moments of hilarity and wisdom. Beautiful' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Filled with moments of th