All the Perfect Days
All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2025, is a 352-page work of romantic magical realism. The narrative centers on Charlie Knight, a family doctor in his late thirties, who leads a routine life filled with familiar faces and daily rituals. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he begins to experience visions revealing the exact number of days individuals have left until their deaths. This newfound ability prompts Charlie to help those around him make the most of their remaining time, all while grappling with the emotional complexities of his own past and relationships.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of coming of age and the impact of knowledge on human connections. As Charlie navigates his secret plan for a more fulfilling life, he must confront the consequences of his gift, particularly regarding Genevieve Longstaff, a woman from his past. The story delves into the intricacies of love, loss, and the choices we make when faced with the fragility of life. Through a blend of contemporary romance and elements of fantasy, All the Perfect Days invites readers to reflect on the meaning of time and the relationships that shape our lives.
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“A stunning tale.” –Booklist, STARRED review for How to Be Remembered
For readers of Rebecca Serle’s In Five Years and Nikki Erlick’s The Measure, Michael Thompson’s romantic magical realism will have you smiling, laughing, crying, and questioning: If you knew when someone was going to die…would you tell them?
Family doctor Charlie Knight is in his late thirties, still playing tennis against the same people every Friday night. Still jogging the same streets every morning. Still treating the same patients every day–fixing the high blood pressure and arthritic knees of folks who’ve known him since he was a kid. But Charlie has a secret plan to escape. A plan to live the life he wants, even if the woman he was meant to do it with has left him behind.
But then Genevieve Longstaff comes back to their hometown, just as something extraordinary happens. Charlie begins to have a vision of the exact number of days a person has left until they die.
Charlie believes it’s a gift. It certainly seems like one–after all, he’s using it to help his patients, family and friends make the most of their lives: to mend relationships, to travel, to retire. But this gift comes with awful consequences, and soon Charlie realizes there are things he doesn’t want to know–especially about the woman he still loves.
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