I’m looking for a book to gift someone who meant a lot to me. We were never officially together, but we shared something deep. She told me she loved me, that we were exclusive, but then left without a word. I made mistakes too—we both did.
She’s independent, avoids emotional vulnerability, and keeps her feelings guarded. I still love her, maybe more for the idea of her than the reality. I want a book that lingers—something about longing, missed chances, self-discovery. Nothing too sappy, just meaningful.
I was considering South of the Border, West of the Sun by Murakami, Spring Turrents by Turgenev or anything in the direction of White Nights by Dostoyesky. Any other recommendations?
by silentslee