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Remarkably Bright Creatures

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The novel follows Tova Sullivan, a widow who works the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, where she forms a remarkable friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus.

Marcellus, with his keen intelligence and detective skills, helps Tova uncover the truth about her son's mysterious disappearance over thirty years ago.

The book delves into themes of friendship, coping with loss, and the search for truth and hope.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned in an ad break as a book exploring themes of friendship, loss, and hope.
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as a book Ben is reading and as a title being adapted for film.
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Mentioned as one of the books Kat bought at the bookstore.
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as the book Ben is currently reading and nearly finished.
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as a fun book she recently started reading.
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