Olive Beans is a collection of short stories inspired by real-life events. The stories unfold in a caf?. Maya, the caf? owner narrates them with deep compassion as she accidentally stumbles upon them. The stories are heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. They make a compelling narrative as they are nuanced with a range of emotions. The stories are sure to stir the reader and make it a one-sitting reading delight.