Artie Dam is living a double life. By day, he is a dedicated high school history teacher who enjoys a seemingly pleasant, normal routine with his wife of thirty years. Beneath this calm exterior, however, he struggles with deep isolation and questions how well people can truly know each other. When a shocking secret threatens to upend his world, Artie is forced to chart a new course and reevaluate his closest relationships. Elizabeth Strout's novel, The Things We Never Say, delivers a deeply moving and insightful exploration of human connection and enduring love.