All the Tiny Beauties - A Novel

Five characters in California are followed in the novel All the Tiny Beauties as their lives intersect. It explores the longings and vulnerabilities that drive and impede them, as well as the fragile nature of our connections to one another. It also asks larger questions about the constraints society imposes that warp and wound, leading us to deny those things that make us wholly ourselves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2022
Publisher: Acre Books

All the Tiny Beauties is a captivating novel that follows the lives of five characters in California, intricately intertwined as their paths cross. The story begins with a kitchen fire that forces the reclusive Webster Jackson to seek refuge at the home of his new neighbor, Colleen. Colleen, initially reluctant to take responsibility for the eccentric man, reaches out to Webster's estranged daughter, Debra, who reluctantly agrees to help. Together, they also find a live-in companion, a young adult grappling with the loss of her childhood friend.

The novel shifts between perspectives and generations, revealing the deep desires and vulnerabilities that drive these characters. We witness Webb's complicated relationship with his first love, juxtaposed with his tumultuous connection with his young housemate, Hannah. Colleen embarks on a secret affair with Debra, while the older Webb forms a bond with Hannah over shared tragedies, guilt, and his passion for baking.

As the characters confront their past failures and the constraints imposed by society, they begin to find ways forward and escape the patterns that have held them back. All the Tiny Beauties explores the delicate nature of human connections and raises profound questions about the societal pressures that hinder self-expression. Through its poignant storytelling, the novel encourages readers to embrace their true selves and recognize the beauty in the complexities of human relationships.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781946724533