An absolutely perfect play about the power of books to connect us, to take us to other places, to help us escape, and to help us land exactly where we are supposed to be. A masterful piece of writing by playwright Philip Middleton Williams, who writes with such empathy for his characters. I teared up several times. You'll be looking at your bookshelf in a different way after reading this and making your own set of favorite books to pass on. Thank you for giving the world this beautiful play!

Well, this hit a little harder than I thought it would. I have recently had a bit of personal experience along these lines, so I can see how Tim would want this for John. Our need for sharing stories is so ingrained in our psyche. We tell jokes, we pass on anecdotes, we share and borrow books, movies, etc. Philip Middleton Williams creates a warm, nostalgic feel to these characters and truly makes us want to participate in that experience with them. A wonderfully evocative play.

It doesn’t surprise me that a collection of books would be at the heart of a shared remembrance between father and son as told by Philip Middleton Williams. Just read any of his works and the love of reading shines through. Writing like this doesn’t happen by accident. A beautiful story that in other hands could easily become cliche, instead is comforting and fresh. A pleasure to read.