Ava, grappling with her marriage's end and her children's distant lives, seeks solace in a book group, where each member shares a personally significant book. Amidst this literary sanctuary, Ava is drawn back to a mysterious book from her own childhood—a beacon through her darkest times. As she hunts for this book and its elusive author, Ava hopes to excavate her troubled history and rebuild her world. Meanwhile, her daughter Maggie, adrift in Paris, spirals within a perilous relationship. Both mother and daughter confront their histories and crises, seeking transformation through the profound impact of literature and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery.