Yes, And

Why it's wearing hand-me-downs:

• This book actually sold surprisingly well when it first launched, but I didn't know how to market. It died a slow algorithm death, and I haven't been able to revive it.
• The pacing is slow. It's more about the relationships than a snappy plot.

Why this book could still be your favorite child:

• This book was inspired by a woman I knew in real life who passed away a year before the book. She was zany and rough around the edges, but had such a good heart. I had lunch with her at Village Inn every six weeks until she died. Some of these stories are straight from real life experiences we shared. 
• It's about love and acceptance. About discovering who we are and learning to be okay with it, even if other people aren't. 
• This is probably in my top three of favorite books I've written.

Life story:

He lost his ambition. She can't find her perspective. Will joining forces bring them the meaning they need?

College student Toby is desperate for direction. Pausing his higher education, he relocates to Portland and rents a townhouse in hopes of reconnecting to his roots. But he didn't expect his passion for soap operas to lead to the relationship he's always needed.

At eighty-seven-years-old, Jo's mind and body aren't what they used to be. But even at her senior age, she's sharp enough to know her nursing aids are after her generous family trust. So when a kind and honest young man moves in next door, she quickly enlists his help in catching the sneaky bandits.

Forging a deep connection with his elderly friend through their scheming, Toby finally lights upon his purpose. And with her partner in crime helping her navigate everyday adventures from roller skates and uneven ground to downtown parking, Jo rediscovers a joy she had long forgotten.

Will this unlikely duo unlock the secret of life?

For fans of A Man Called Ove or The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, Yes, And is a charming novel about love, life, and loss.