The Book of Form and Emptiness (English, Paperback) By Ruth Ozeki

The Book of Form and Emptiness is a Booker Prize–shortlisted novel by acclaimed author Ruth Ozeki. It tells the poignant and imaginative story of Benny Oh, a thirteen-year-old boy who begins hearing voices after the death of his father. As his mother struggles with grief and hoarding, Benny seeks refuge in a public library where he encounters a world of books that begin to speak to him — guiding, comforting, and challenging him. Ozeki masterfully blends magical realism, philosophy, and contemporary life to explore themes of loss, mental health, consumerism, and the transformative power of stories.