No Two Person by Erica Bauermeister is a fantastic book that I absolutely loved. This wonderfully immersive story just captivated me from the very beginning. I really enjoyed reading the author’s previous work, so I was excited to have the opportunity to read an early copy of her newest book. A huge thank you to St. Martin’s Press, the author and NetGalley.

Everyone experiences life differently. Each person has their own unique perspective on the things in their lives. Several people can read the same book, look at the exact same painting or watch a particular movie together, and each of those people will walk away having a different opinion about it, because no one perceives everything in the same manner. No Two Persons captures this idea perfectly.

No Two Persons is an amazingly unique book within a book. With an entrancing premise that is told from the standpoint of each character in short vignettes. The storyline tells how each person comes to read one writer’s book, the impactful affect it has on all of them and how it also bonds them together.

Every reader no matter what genre they enjoy reading understands the power that books hold. Books are always there, they have always been our friends, they comfort us, are our escape from what ails us, books are shining examples of possibilities, and they are our endless hope for something better.

No Two Persons is that book. A luminously written, lyrical original piece about how the act of reading can foster connection that expand and reach beyond what is possible for us all. I highly recommend this book, it’s a must read! 5/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is based on a quote whose main idea is that no two persons ever read the same book. Well, I definitely want someone else to read this book, because I am dying to discuss it.
This book centers around a novel called Theo. Each chapter features a different character and how the book affects them—and oh boy, each character is so vastly different that it almost felt like a collection of short stories.
I loved the experience of reading this beautifully written book. I can’t wait to own a copy so that I can highlight my favorite sentences. It just perfectly sums up the experience of why I read.

Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced copy.

This book is absolutely stunning. I loved every minute of it and will be recommending it to anyone and everyone. Such a good message and beautifully written!

This novel composed of stories will make for a wonderful book club selection, exploring how all of encounter books completely differently, while our own stories remain intwined in complicated ways. Each chapter is another character's perspective and they were very well-done, immersive and insightful and really enjoyable to read-- like the characters reading the book within the book, I didn't want to stop! This was a really thought-provoking and memorable reading experience, and the creative form makes it stand out and stick with you. My book club will love it!

I love Erica Bauermeister!
Her writing is so beautiful.
This story was heartwarming and lovely.
How the power of books can change peoples lives. Which we all know right?
Loved it. Will buy a copy for myself

This was different and I mean it in a good way. Alice grew up wanting to be a writer, she studies books and takes creative writing classes and finally after learning as much as she can she takes four years to write Theo. The rest of the book is short stories of people who are loosely connected and how the book plays a part in their lives. As with any collection of stories some are better than others but overall I found this enjoyable and would recommend it to others.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with a digital copy.

This book I was expecting great things from and it was pretty good and I did like the concept of bouncing from the different lives and how they all intertwine and how we may not realize what we do and how it affects people down the line. It was hard to get through as some points and I was hoping for more of a draw into each story as the novel progressed. Still a great read and I think will reach widespread audiences and definitely makes you think about how we each see things differently.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the new book by Erica Bauermeister. I loved The Scent Keeper and was so excited to read her new book and this one exceeded all expectations and is a 5 plus star read! The audio cast narration was wonderful!

Alice always wanted to be a writer but it took a caring professor and a tragic life event before she could write the book she was meant to write, simply named Theo. As the book progresses, we see how this book touched the lives of others.

No two persons reads the same book is the theme of this book, and how true that is. Anyone in a book club or who has recommended a book to someone, only to find they have a vastly different opinion, is well aware of this statement. This beautifully-written book plays that truth out - it shows us in such a creative way how Theo affects the lives of ten other people, from a homeless teen to a widow to a publishing agent. It shows us the power of books and how interconnected we really are. It even speaks to the power of social media's book review world, and some of those varying opinions had me laughing and definitely relating. Some of these stories left me desperate for a deeper look into their lives but that was also part of the magic. I will be recommending this one for sure and I think they will all love it!

Erica Bauermeister’s No Two Persons is a love letter to books and the power of connection they hold.

This novel is unlike any other I’ve ever read. Each chapter features a new character, with select crossovers. It almost feels more like a short story collection, yet they are clearly all connected.

When we put our art out into the world, the path it takes is no longer up to us. Different people will each have their own reaction to it, viewing it through their unique lens and life experiences. Yet the art’s ability to impact each person stays the same, though the impact varies person to person.

Erica Bauermeister apparently only writes books that stay with the reader long after the cover is closed. I still randomly think about The Scent Keeper, and I know No Two Persons is going to unexpectedly pop into my mind just as much. These stories have staying power. Why is that?

Is it the characters, who are so thoroughly and intimately developed they feel like dear friends, and yet in whom the reader can place themselves, prism-like, seeing the different paths that could be taken? Is it the lyrical writing, the heart-wrenching scenarios, the layers of connection visible? Is there a thin red string, connecting us all to our pasts and our potential futures? I think it’s the magical combination of all these factors, along with the author’s unique voice and style. No Two Persons is a beautiful novel that pulls you in and doesn’t let go.

Regardless, once again Bauermeister has crafted a gorgeous, thought-provoking novel that readers dive into head first, resisting coming up for air because the world down there is so inviting.

No Two Persons will be available Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and St. Martins Press for an advanced e-arc such that I could share my honest opinions.

Digital Advance Review Copy received from the Publisher via NetGalley

Erica Bauermeister is the author of The Scent Keeper, a book that I really enjoyed, so I picked up this new one in anticipation and was not disappointed. Alice is a writer who loves stories and after a tragic family incident is overcome with the need to write the story of one fictional boy named Theo. Her book affects a myriad of people in different ways which is explored in this loosely connected series of short stories. This book was so profound at times and I highlighted more quotes than usual. This a definite read for book lovers.

Happy Publication Day to No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. I saw this book mentioned by Modern Mrs Darcy, and had read and loved The Scent Keeper. I hoped that this book would be just as warm, lovely and memorable and it exceeded my expectations.

In this latest novel by Erica, she writes about how everyone experiences reading, showcases the beauty of how a book can transport you and make a lasting impact on your life. Each character’s experience with the book ‘Theo’ is unique. With every chapter, I kept thinking, this will be my favorite character. I loved how the characters each have their personal voices, but there is a thread in their stories.

I laughed, I cried, I hugged my Kindle to my chest - all signs a great reading experience. I'm certain this will be one of my best reads of 2023. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Netgally and the publisher for providing access to a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What an interesting concept for a book!

It has never really occurred to me, this idea of following a book from author to the readers it goes to. How it touches them, impacts them, perhaps even sends them in a different direction than they were headed. I resonated more with some than others but all of it was interesting and thought provoking.

I definitely recommend No Two Persons.

No Two Persons is that rare gem that grabs your attention on the first page and keeps you up late at night reading. It is about the beauty of books, how they captivate the reader, how they take you to a different place, and how they affect you in such a way that it helps you with your own situation and circumstance. The authors writing is just stunning. It is a beautifully written story, full of warmth and heart and It highlights the impact a book can make upon a reader’s life. The way this story came together was very unique and heart warming. I was left wanting more and could not put this one down. This is a must read! You'll love it! I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I will admit that I was nervous about starting No Two Persons. It was getting great reviews, but the premise of the book — that no two readers experience a book in the same way — made me worry that it would be overly sentimental and cloying to my cold, dead heart. I’m happy to report that I need not have worried. Either my cynical self is softening in my old age (not likely), or Erica Bauermeister has managed to thread the needle beautifully, writing a thoughtful ode to books and what they mean to readers.

No Two Persons is a book of connected short stories, starting with Alice, who wrote a book called Theo. From there we see the exhausted literary agent assistant with a newborn discover Theo, a famous actor turned audiobook narrator take meaning from it, and on and on. It definitely could have been cheesy, but Bauermeister’s characters have depth and their stories are often unexpected.

I think this book will be a hit with many readers — and I suspect that I might not be the only grinchy reader to feel her heart grow a few sizes.

No Two Persons was such a perfect book! It starts with Alice who writes a book called “Theo” after a tragic event in her life. Each chapter after this follows a different person and how they were impacted by the book. I was surprised how quickly I came to care about each character, even though they were only in one chapter of the book.

Sometimes in books like these, I’m really sad to end a chapter and am not ready to start a new one about a new person but with this book each chapter enriched the next. There were a lot of tie ins through out the book that were so fun to see and the ending was absolute perfection. The writing was excellent and I was really drawn in each chapter by characters who felt real and authentic. Many times while reading a quote would stand out to me about how I feel about reading and those felt really special.

I adore this book and will be thinking about it for a long time! It was a very satisfying reading experience for book lovers.

Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy of this book!

Erica Bauermeister won me over several years ago with her excellent "The School of Essential Ingredients." I loved "House Lessons" as well, but have had a miss or two with her writing at times. I was delighted to find that "No Two Persons took me right back to everything I loved about her previous works. Similar to "Essential Ingredients" this novel features loosely connected characters each with their own story. I have a feeling everyone who reads this book will find different characters' stories resonate for them. I was especially moved by the free diver and the widower. I have been raving about this book to just about everyone. I can't wait to pick up a hard copy for my personal collection.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The booknerd in me loves book about books, libraries, bookstores, all of it. No Two Persons has a very unique perspective about being the story about a book, Theo, and the various people who come into contact with the book through the years and how Theo impacts their lives. First of all, this is such a beautifully written book. Every word is perfectly selected to have the maximum impact. Second, as a reader, this book really spoke to me. It made me think about books in my life that had a last impression on me. I love the concept that different people glean different things from the same book and it can help people in different ways as each reader brings their own perspective when picking up a book. The various characters are so well developed, interesting and relatable. Books are such a massive part of my life and this book is truly a celebration of the power of words.

Oh my, what a poignant novel. This book really resonated with me and I can’t explain why. Told in ten little vignettes, each character comes across the same book for different reasons, but each is deeply effected. Some were assigned the book, some were gifted the book, but all seem to find an escape route through the book.

I thought the stories of Alice, the Teenager and the Caretaker the most poignant and I couldn’t help but want more.

Some of the stories are intricately woven together so it isn’t just 10 independent stories of characters that have nothing in common or stories that are totally unrelated to each other.

I thought this was just really clever writing. I was hooked from the epigraph and couldn’t put it down. This will be in my top reads of 2023.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book SO much and will be recommending it to everyone I know! I went in to this book knowing very little about it -- I saw it on a list of upcoming releases and it had good ratings so I went in pretty clueless.

This book is unconventional -- first we meet Alice, who is writing a book, and then we meet a variety of other characters over a span of years who are impacted by her book in one way or another.

I loved the format of this book and the way it allowed Erica Bauermeister to give us incredibly thorough and quick overviews of everyone's lives. She managed to get me attached to each and every character and I felt very satisfied with each section.

The writing is lovely, and I thought the ending was completely perfect. Lara's chapter is probably my favorite, as a mother of young children I resonated with her so much and the descriptions were so spot on. I also really loved Nola's story, as well as Miranda. But really the entire book was so thoughtful, well written, and I couldn't put it down.

This was my first read by Erica Bauermeister and I am excited to check out her backlist!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!

I really enjoyed this collection of stories about one book and the readers that are affected by it. Like all short story collections, there are some entries that are better than others, Overall, t's a beautifully written love letters to books and readers alike.