{"product_id":"theo-of-golden-novel-allen-levi-9781668236567","title":"Theo of Golden | Allen Levi","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTheo of Golden: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781668236567\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAllen Levi\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover (with Dust Jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAtria Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNovember 11, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSouthern Fiction, Literary Fiction, Small Town \u0026amp; Rural\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eOne spring morning, a mysterious stranger arrives in the small Southern city of Golden. His name is Theo, and while he asks many more questions than he answers, his presence serves as a catalyst for profound change. During his time in Golden, Theo visits the local coffeehouse, which displays ninety-two pencil portraits of the city's residents created by a local artist. He begins purchasing the sketches one by one, methodically returning each portrait to its \"rightful owner.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWith every exchange, a narrative is unearthed, a connection is forged, and a life is fundamentally altered. \u003cem\u003eTheo of Golden\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully crafted, contemplative novel about the power of creative generosity, the necessity of wonder in a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind a community together. It is a story of seeing and being seen, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of small, intentional acts of grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of Southern literature and character-driven small-town narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders who enjoy contemplative, literary fiction that examines themes of community, kindness, and human connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBook clubs seeking rich, discussion-worthy material regarding social bonds and the importance of observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Levi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a debut novelist whose evocative storytelling highlights the intricate dynamics of Southern culture and community resilience. \u003cem\u003eTheo of Golden\u003c\/em\u003e marks his entry into literary fiction, establishing him as a writer with a keen eye for the quiet, transformative moments that define the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis First US Edition hardcover, published by Atria Books, features a nostalgic, warmly rendered dust jacket that complements the novel’s Southern aesthetic. The edition includes a complete narrative text block, comprehensive reader’s guide parameters, and official book club discussion resources, making it an ideal choice for reading groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Theo of Golden: A Novel\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Allen Levi\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9781668236567\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"400\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Atria Books\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2025-11-11\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"A mysterious stranger arrives in the Southern city of Golden, altering lives through kindness and art. 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