What is Shelby Van Pelt's highest-rated book?

"Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt" is Shelby Van Pelt's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 4.6/5.

How many Shelby Van Pelt books are reviewed on LuvemBooks?

We have reviewed 1 book by Shelby Van Pelt.

What genres does Shelby Van Pelt write?

Shelby Van Pelt's books span genres including Women's Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction.

Shelby Van Pelt - Author Profile

Shelby Van Pelt

American

Shelby Van Pelt is the author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, a women's fiction novel that follows a widow navigating life after loss while uncovering secrets about her late husband. The book blends humor, heart, and mystery as its protagonist discovers unexpected connections and personal growth through unexpected circumstances.

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Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt

4.6/5

Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel pairs a grieving widow with a philosophically-minded giant Pacific octopus to unravel a decades-old disappearance — a New York Times bestseller that won the 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize and is now in development as a Netflix adaptation starring Sally Field.

Reviewed Jun 9, 2026

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