Stone Yard Devotional

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024: THE NEW NOVEL BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE WEEKEND. A Book of the Year for the Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, and ABC, and shortlisted for multiple prestigious awards, this novel is described as "a beautiful, mature work that does not flinch from life" (SUNDAY TIMES) and "a transfixing novel" (FINANCIAL TIMES). It explores the essence of goodness, posing significant questions that leave readers feeling kinder and braver (ANNE ENRIGHT). Critics have praised its powerful narrative, with one noting, "I have rarely been so absorbed by a novel" (GUARDIAN). The book is characterized as "beautiful, strange and otherworldly" (PAULA HAWKINS) and extends the author's remarkable achievements in profound ways (SATURDAY PAPER). The story follows a middle-aged woman seeking retreat in a small religious community in rural Australia after feeling burnt out. Her tranquil life is disrupted by a mouse plague, the return of her sister's remains, and a visitor from her past. PRAISE FOR CHARLOTTE WOOD'S THE WEEKEND includes accolades from various publications, highlighting its insight into women's lives and the author's exceptional talent. The novel is celebrated for its humor, intelligence, and the honest portrayal of friendship and aging, solidifying Wood's place among esteemed writers.