Theo of Golden

Author: Allen Levi
Published: October 3, 2025

 #1 New York Times Bestseller; a Katie Couric Book Club Pick and Jen Hatmaker Book Club Pick.

The Pitch:
When a mysterious stranger named Theo arrives in the small town of Golden, he begins buying portraits of local residents and quietly returning them to the people they depict. In exchange, he asks for their stories—and one act of generosity after another begins transforming an entire community.

Why Readers Love It:
Warm, gentle, and deeply human, Theo of Golden is a beautiful story about kindness, connection, generosity, and the unexpected ways one person can change the lives around them. It’s the kind of novel that leaves readers feeling a little more hopeful about people.