Have you ever told a little white lie that ending up snow balling into a much larger one? . I am the absolute worst liar, even little white lies leave me stuttering, blushing and completely unbelievable. At least people can depend on me to be honest though! My @bookofthemonth pick for May is How Not to Die Alone by @richardroper This is the story of Andrew and how his little white lies end up causing mountains of trouble in his life. It sounds like an excellent read! I will leave the synopsis below and don’t forget to check out the amazing selection each month over @bookofthemonth ! ___________________________________________ Smart, darkly funny, and life-affirming, How Not to Die Alone is the bighearted debut novel we all need, for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, it's a story about love, loneliness, and the importance of taking a chance when we feel we have the most to lose. . Andrew's been feeling stuck. . For years he's worked a thankless public health job, searching for the next of kin of those who die alone. Luckily, he goes home to a loving family every night. At least, that's what his coworkers believe. . Then he meets Peggy. . A misunderstanding has left Andrew trapped in his own white lie and his lonely apartment. When new employee Peggy breezes into the office like a breath of fresh air, she makes Andrew feel truly alive for the first time in decades. . Could there be more to life than this? . But telling Peggy the truth could mean losing everything. For twenty years, Andrew has worked to keep his heart safe, forgetting one important thing: how to live. Maybe it's time for him to start. #hownottodiealone #richardroper #penguinbooks #bookofthemonth #bookofthemonthclub #botmclub #botmbookbassador #subscriptionbox #onmytbr #booksubscription #bookmail #bookaesthetic #bibliophile #bookstagram #readingislife #readersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxk2ohmnuxQ/?igshid=2zr67ed7rmt7