Bookish Buys: PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly
Bookish Buys
Inspired by PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly
Wearing a blue cable knit sweater while traveling the globe with a chic blue suitcase and writing on heart stationery—just like Maddie Sanderson in PS: I Hate You—might be exactly what you need to step into the main character role of your own life. Maddie’s journey is about honoring her brother’s memory, facing heartbreak, and rediscovering herself one destination at a time. When you slip on that cozy blue sweater, it’s more than just comfort—it’s a symbol of resilience, adventure, and the courage to face what lies ahead.
Picture yourself pulling a sleek blue suitcase through airports and train stations, each stop on your journey a chance to explore, reflect, and grow. Whether you’re wandering through cobblestone streets, standing at the edge of a breathtaking vista, or cozying up in a café with a steaming cup of coffee, you’ll feel as though you’re writing your own epic story. And what better way to capture those unforgettable moments than by jotting down thoughts, memories, or even secret letters on heart-shaped stationery? It’s the perfect nod to Maddie’s bittersweet mission and her complicated but beautiful path toward healing and connection.
This outfit is more than just travel attire—it’s a declaration that you’re ready to embrace life, face the challenges, and savor the unexpected moments. So, pack that suitcase, put on your sweater, and get ready to take center stage in your own grand adventure—one destination and heartfelt word at a time.
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Bookish Buys: PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly
About the book:
In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.
Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous 29-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren’t already at her brother's funeral, she would have killed him for this.
Sure, Dom was Josh’s life-long best friend. He’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a series of farewell trips that span thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.
After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.
