The Things We Never Say: A Novel

The Things We Never Say: A Novel

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this “profound, resplendent novel”* from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout, a chance incident sparks a powerful realization in a beloved teacher’s life.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE SUMMER

“Strout’s capacious empathy and rigorous attention to the nuances of human behavior and psychology are as evident as ever.”—The Boston Globe

“Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget.”—Financial Times*

Artie Dam is living a double life. He spends his days teaching history to eleventh graders, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbors, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: How is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us?

And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence.

Elizabeth Strout, as we have come to expect, delivers a moving exploration of the human condition—one that brims with compassion for each and every one of her indelible characters. With exquisite prose and profound insight, The Things We Never Say takes one man’s fears and loneliness and makes them universal. And in the same breath, captures the abiding love that sustains and holds us all.

Product Information

    ASIN B0FSPVLCM1
    Publisher Random House
    Publication date May 5, 2026
    Language English
    Print length 224 pages
    ISBN-13 979-8217154746
    Item Weight 13.6 ounces
    Dimensions 5.81 x 0.95 x 8.54 inches

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Benjamin

'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' has that rare balance of plot and character work. I laughed out loud twice and thought about it for days.

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Isabella

Bought 'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' as a gift and ended up keeping it. It is exactly the kind of novel that makes you lend it out.

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Henry

'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' is exactly the kind of novel I want after a long week. Light on its feet but with a real story underneath.

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Sofia

'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' is the sort of book you finish and then stare at the wall for ten minutes. Quietly great storytelling.

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James

'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' takes a simple premise and keeps you guessing. I did not predict a single major turn in the plot.

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Ava

I borrowed 'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' from the library twice before finally buying it. Some stories deserve a permanent place on the shelf.

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Noah

My mother insisted I read 'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' and she was right. A thoughtful, character-driven story that stays with you.

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Olivia

'The Things We Never Say: A Novel' captures family life with such honesty it almost feels familiar. Beautifully observed and well paced.

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