In the small, tight-knit town of Ithaca, where whispers weigh heavier than secrets, Ginger Brinkley is a beacon of solitude. As the beloved librarian of the neighborhood library, her days are filled with the comforting rustle of pages and the faint scent of old books. But each morning, her tranquility is shattered by the presence of four young men—Bjorn, Albion, Lowell, and Kepler—who loiter perpetually on the corner, their raucous laughter echoing through the streets.

To Ginger, they represent everything she strives to avoid: chaos, judgment, and the stark reality of life's unfulfilled dreams. Ignoring their half-hearted attempts at camaraderie, she believes she's above their antics. Yet, the four men are determined to change her mind, concocting a clever plan that will force her to confront the very world she tries to evade.