Theo of Golden
By Allen Levi
- Release Date: 2025-10-03
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why…
His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers.
Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits of the people of Golden done by a local artist. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their “rightful owners.” With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered.
A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.
Reviews
Theo of Golden
5By secretagentgrlFabulous!!!A Golden Story
5By ILM 4The best read of the last 5 years. Encouraging, engaging, inspiring, and incredibly thought provoking. Thank you Mr. Levi. I appreciate you.One of the best
5By chriso289This is one of the best books I have ever read.Must read
5By loveGodsworfA peaceful and joyful read with a surprising ending. Well written with a beautiful message.Alaskan Pearl
5By Chena PearlA unique and amazing novel . Truly a treasureAn amazing author you need to read
5By Betsy353Theo of Golden is the most heartwarming, heartrending, and heartfelt book I have ever read. I am not one who cries easily, not movies or books, but tears flowed from the words on these pages, mostly from the incredibly moving sentiments, but also from the unexpected ending. It is endearing and fabulous, both the characters and story! It is a book I will treasure and reread. One for the ages! BVinGeorgiaTheo of Golden
5By musicianat30Beautifully written. Lyrical rhythm of people and places that span a year of living a life giving and loving. Theo has secrets and purpose. A mystery waiting to be revealed.Touching and Inspiring
5By croweboysmomThis book makes me want to be a little bit more like Theo ✨🤍One of the best books I have ever read!
1By Shaye bae baeThis book is so rich, good and beautiful. I loved every page of it. The writing was a piece of art itself. The flow was melodic, suspenseful, lovely. This will be an American classic and will beside Hemingway, Salinger, Harper Lee, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jack London and John Steinbeck.I didn’t want it to end!
5By whidbey jenThis is a beautiful story that filled my heart with hope and joy. There is goodness and good people in our communities, in our world. Seek them, be one of them.Theo of Golden
4By GWYNEDD READERWell written story. At times slow reading, but keep with it. Beautiful book and wonderful characters. The closing pages of the book are so moving and sweet. Very special writing.Just Not My Cup of Tea
2By ECC4812I can certainly understand why people would like this book. It’s just not for me.WOW!
5By mikey33For the first time in reading a book, my heart has been moved to a point that I will never be the same.Theo of Golden is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
5By SalAvi222I was mesmerized by this book and in reading it, was transported to Golden. It’s been a long while since I’ve read a book that made me cry. Good read and well written. Thank you.Theo is beautiful
5By sally snodgrassI loved this story, it makes me want to be like Theo.Theo of Golden
5By sallygirl1This story is a thoughtful and inspiring read during this current time of political frenzy and chaos. It is beautifully and eloquently worded from the first sentence to the last. It is thought provoking and inspirational, the best book I have read in years!Theo is what the world needs
5By TuckasaurousA feel-good, weave of a story that connects you to people of all walks of life and makes you realize everyone has a story…and everyone is capable of sainthood. Well done!!This book made me want to find my own “Golden”
5By Photogal1This story is one that will stay with you for awhile. It offers a rich tapestry of people’s lives and how they impact each other. When I finished it, I went back and read parts of it again because it gave me hope for the future and in the kindness of humanity.Theo of Golden
5By never NYTThis book was one of the best books I have read. Full of every emotion you could ask for, people you learn to love and others not so much. I will tell all my friends about Theo.
