shadow trail large text over a background of red

The Book of Form and Emptiness

by Ruth Ozeki Author

Thirteen-year-old Benny Oh begins hearing voices from objects in his house after his father’s death. The voices convey emotions, some pleasant, others snide and angry. When his mother hoards, the voices grow louder. Ignoring them initially, Benny seeks refuge in a public library where objects behave well and speak in whispers. There, he discovers a new world, falls in love with a street artist, meets a philosopher-poet, and finds his own voice. A talking book narrates his life and teaches him to listen to what truly matters.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)