There is much buzz about Allen Levi’s debut novel “Theo of Golden.” The book format alone has 77 holds on it in our library system and there are more holds on other formats. Levi’s work is described by the publishers as “…a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.” If you are wondering what to read as you wait to read about Theo, or if you love the book and want to read more charming, heartwarming, and uplifting books centered on human kindness, try a title with similar vibes from the following list.

“The Funeral Ladies of Ellery County” by Claire Swinarski

“Community Board” by Tara Conklin

“Sipsworth” by Simon Van Booy

“The Music of Bees” Eileen Garvin

“The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson

“The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley

“The Bookshop on the Corner” by Jenny Colgan

“House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune

“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

“Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Hogan

“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans

“The Road to Tender Hearts” by Annie Hartnett

“Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop” by Hwang Bo-Reum

“How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood

“Early Morning Riser” by Katherine Heiny

“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman

If you’d like to request these or any other titles, visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Catalog, or call the library at 507-359-8331. New Ulm Public Library is located at 17 North Broadway and is open from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday-Saturday.