Small Joys

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An unexpected friendship saves a young man's life in this moving debut about chosen family and the grace of second chances. In 2005, Harley drops out of college and returns to rural England, working a dead-end job at a movie theater. Estranged from his father and feeling hopeless, he contemplates a devastating decision. Fortunately, his attempt on his life is interrupted by his new roommate, Muddy, who is everything Harley is not: confident, seemingly heterosexual, and free-spirited. Despite their differences, a deep friendship develops as Muddy introduces Harley to the joys of life—birdwatching, karaoke, rugby, and the band Oasis. However, their friendship complicates the dynamics of their friend group, which includes Chelsea, an overbearing striver; her uncouth boyfriend Finlay; and Noria, who struggles with unreturned affections. As Harley slips back into a violent affair with an older man, secrets and jealousies threaten the stability he has found. Despite these challenges, Harley discovers the importance of connection and the will to live. Full of hope and humor, this story explores a young man's turbulent journey toward happiness and introduces a compelling new voice in fiction.