This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only the slightest hint of shelf wear. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, published in 2008, is a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that offers a poignant exploration of human nature and small-town life. Set in the coastal town of Crosby, Maine, the story unfolds through a series of interconnected short stories centered on Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher. Through Strout’s subtle and empathetic prose, the novel captures the complexities of Olive’s character and the lives of those around her with striking authenticity.