Attachement by Rainbow Rowell

Set in the late 1990s, this charming novel follows the lives of two women, Beth and Jennifer, who work at a newspaper and frequently exchange personal emails on their work accounts. Unbeknownst to them, their messages are being monitored by Lincoln, an IT security officer tasked with flagging inappropriate content. As he reads their witty and heartfelt exchanges, Lincoln becomes captivated by Beth's personality, leading him to question his own life choices and feelings. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, all wrapped in a nostalgic nod to the pre-social media era.

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