Our Souls at Night

'Our Souls at Night' tells the story of Addie Moore and Louis Waters, two elderly widowers living in the small town of Holt, Colorado.

Addie seeks companionship and proposes to Louis that they begin sleeping in the same bed, platonically, to alleviate their loneliness.

Their unconventional arrangement sparks gossip and disapproval in the community.

The novel explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the courage to defy societal expectations.

The characters create a poignant story about finding connection and comfort in the later stages of life.