Nice Places

By Vincent Chu

Georgie quits his job at Oats Technologies to travel the world for one year, hoping to escape the daily existential discomfort of corporate life. But after a meditation guru robs him on his way to the airport, he awakens in a guest house in the rundown yet vibrant Panhandle neighborhood of his own city.

Alone with his smartphone and a desperate desire to assure his friends and family all is well, Georgie shares a photo of "authentic" boat noodles. To his surprise, everyone loves the post and believes he is overseas. Fascinated by this, Ant, a mixed media artist from Berlin, proposes a collaboration. With her vision and the help of a charming cast of guests and locals, Georgie's unlikely adventures unfold in ways he never imagined.

Philosophical, funny, and surprising, NICE PLACES subverts the familiar "go find yourself" story, unpacking a shared desire to find meaning, connection, and our place in the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942436718
• ISBN13: 9781942436713
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Forest Avenue Press
• Length: 296 Pages