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Where the Heart Is

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A down on her luck pregnant teen finds herself living in a shopping center in this Oprah's Book Club selection that inspired the film starring Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman. Talk about unlucky sevens. An hour ago, seventeen-year- old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation was heading for California with her boyfriend. Now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But Novalee is about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwest town–a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people willing to help a homeless, jobless girl. From Bible-thumping blue-haired Sister Thelma Husband to eccentric librarian Forney Hull, they are about to take her–and you, too–on a moving, funny, and unforgettable journey. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warner Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 1998


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446672211


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 1 x 7.95 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #95,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,046 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #1,163 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #1,510 in Women's Friendship Fiction


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    • Loved
Format: Paperback
This book was in the right place at the right time in my life. I felt like I became friends with the main character. I loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2026 by michelle jann
    • You will love it!
Format: Kindle
This wonderful book is a teacher of what love and caring for each other is all about. You must take the time to enjoy it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by C. Sealand
    • If you saw the Natalie Portman movie, this one is a little different.
Format: Kindle
I have seen the movie version of this book several times, and as always the case with books vs. movie versions, the book contained a lot more detail, scenarios, and characters. While I enjoyed the feel good story, I felt that it was a little unbelivable in the sense that everything seemed to fall neatly into place for Novalee, once she had her baby. So the book, contains very little conflict for her. For example, ALL of the town's characters were willing to drop everything and bend over backwards to help her and the baby, she was able to pick up the skill of photography, very quickly with little training, a man she barely knows, invites her to a candle lit, gourmet dinner just days after her arrival in Oklahoma, and there is really no build up to this,she finds a job instantly in town (the company president justs hands it over to her.), and she finds lodging for her and her baby right away. for those of you who have not read the book/seen the movie....the following contains spoilers, so you may not want to read this. The book differs from the movie..... Novalee's unlucky number is 7 and not 5 Lexie Coop is obese and not thin like Ashley Judd in the movie Lexie Coop does marry, but it is not to an Exterminator named Ernie, it is to a male nurse that she met at the hospital. There are several more neighbors and friends for Novalee than were seen in the movies Novalee takes a photography course at the local college Her and Forney do not marrry, In conclusion, this is a good feel good, chicken soup for the soul type book, where everything is going to be ok. A good light read, that will keep you engaged. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014 by Stephanie B.
    • I LOVE this novel!
Format: Kindle
I’ve read this masterpiece probably 10 times over the years, and it just keeps getting better. The characters come to life and will make you fall in love, break your heart, laugh, cry, and everything in between. A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025 by Kelly Guidry
    • Love this story!
Format: Kindle
This book is really good. If you have seen the movie it truly is very very similar. The conversations are taken right out of the book. There are a few...very few changes from the book to the movie. It is a great story and I loved it! Talk about unlucky sevens. An hour ago, seventeen-year-old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation was heading for California with her boyfriend. Now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But Novalee is about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwest town--a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people willing to help a homeless, jobless girl living secretly in a Wal-Mart. From Bible-thumping blue-haired Sister Thelma Husband to eccentric librarian Forney Hull who loves Novalee more than she loves herself, they are about to take her--and you, too--on a moving, funny, and unforgettable journey to . . . Where the Heart Is. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016 by Review Nerd
    • Should Have Been Better
Format: Kindle
I really, really wanted this to be a great read. The storyline seemed to be a good one, the idea seemed like it would make a great story. But somewhere along the way, it just never lived up to that potential. Honestly, I thought this was going to be a good, entertaining story, but it just plodded along - never quite making it out of the "okay" rating pile. But just so you know, the novel and the writing was good enough to keep me reading all the way to the end. I'm not sorry that I read it, but when I finally ended the story, I couldn't help but think back on all of the ways the story could have been good, perhaps great. Just didn't make it. Patrick ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016 by patrick e bates
    • Childhood in a book
Format: Paperback
I’m a big psychological thriller reader, BUT I’ve always loved this movie growing up and the book is just as sweet. Absolutely love!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025 by Madi
    • Know what to expect
Format: Kindle
Amazon recommended Billie Letts to me because I like Fannie Flagg's books so much. I have read all of Fannie Flagg's books now, never had heard of Billie Letts, but decided to try her. I can see why Amazon relates the two writers: Both write about slightly offbeat characters and both writers will tug at your heartstrings towards the end. I consider Fannie Flagg to be much superior - funnier with characters that while offbeat are nevertheless recognizable. But Where the Heart Is is the second of Billie Letts' books I've read now (the first was The Honk and Holler Opening Soon) and I enjoyed both books. While the characters may be somewhat two-dimensional as a critical review suggested , they are characters that I found myself caring about within a page or two. I do wish that not every character had a name that was too cute by half - I found that alienating. The book is primarily plot-driven. Don't read this book if you are looking for high literature. It isn't that. I would suggest that you not read it if you are male since it is hard for me to imagine a male liking it. But if you are a female who is in the mood to read a book that is entertaining and touching with enough plot twists to keep you interested, I would recommend this book. It's kind of like ice cream: you know there are more nourishing things out there and you know you enjoy those more nourishing things, too - but every now and then something sweet is nice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014 by Nancy

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