22 Post-Breakup Books That Are a Balm For Your Heartbreak

In comedian Monica Heisey's "painfully relatable" debut novel, "Really Good, Actually" ($20), 29-year-old Maggie tries to find joy and meaning in her young divorcée life after an unexpected breakup. Despite being hilarious and heartwarming, this breakup book doesn't sugarcoat the process of moving through heartbreak — and that can actually be a huge comfort.