In 'The Good Luck of Right Now', Matthew Quick invites readers into the world of Bartholomew Neil, a man who has never ventured far from his mother's care. At thirty-nine, with his mother's passing, Bartholomew faces life's unwieldy challenges alone. Guided by a letter from Richard Gere, a beacon in his mother's final days, Bartholomew embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery. His missives to Gere anchor him as he grapples with the mysteries of life, faith, and human connection. Alongside an eclectic group—a former priest, a librarian, and her outspoken brother—Bartholomew travels to Canada with hopes of finding his biological father. In this quirky and compassionate narrative, Quick explores the unpredictable cadence of loss and the extraordinary ways in which new bonds can forge and heal.