I loved this. Different generations going on a bus trip to Europe . Lots of laugh out bits. . Lil was a great main character and I loved her relationship with her daughter.. How Lil helped the home manger was so kind. . You guessed why the American guy turned up but did not spoil it at all. A really good laugh out loud read

I really enjoyed this book, I couldn’t put it down. Has some really good laugh out loud moments and great believable characters with fantastic interaction.

A great well written book with characters of all ages blended beautifully together. Lil 82 drags best friend Maggie and 64 year old daughter Cassie on a pub road trip along with tennis club people, Denise, Sue and Ken. Football team Emily, Dj, Jake and Pat. Pub regulars Duncan and his Dad Albert. Friendships are discovered, romance reawakened and a good time had by all. This is a really enjoyable book proving that there is life in the old dog yet. Totally recommend

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was great. I loved the characters. And the book made me feel like I was on a road trip. It was so wonderful.

It's been ages since I last read the a book in pretty much one sitting, and over the course of the evening I've done exactly that with this book. I just didn't want to miss one moment of this bus trip.

A coach trip isn't my first choice of holiday, ok it's pretty low down the options for me, but that didn't stop me thoroughly enjoying every second of Lil's trip.

And adoring every one of this motley crew of people that have come together on this trip. Even when you wouldn't think they would all get on, it's quite lovely to see how they can all come together when needed.

And the antics Lil, her best friend Maggie, daughter Cass can get up to on a trip to France, Belgium and The Netherlands are just fabulous. Keep your eyes out for a "coffee shop", a wander around the red light district, all manner of romances throughout the bus and potential locals, and even just trying to get out of the first car park had me laughing my head off!! And that is just part of it.

I loved the descriptions of the various places on the trip, and felt as though I was there alongside Lil and friends.

And I also love how once more Judy Leigh is writing about characters who still have a full lust for life, and showing how you can grow old disgracefully and have a lot of fun doing so!

It's simply another fabulous book from this author that had me smiling, laughing and generally feeling really good while reading it.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. How I laughed our loud reading this, I really enjoy this authors sense of humour which she instills in her characters, Great storyline, I loved it

I love the idea of a bus trip through Europe with mixed ages, mixed personalities and a strong mother and daughter bond. I laughed at some of the antics they got up to especially the oldies. Lives and emotions changed on the trip, there was love, friendship and some beautiful places visited.

This is a warm-hearted and humorous read featuring not just the eponymous octogenarian Lil but also her lonely married friend, her free spirited daughter Cassie and an eclectic host of other characters on a bus trip through France, Belgium and Amsterdam. I love the mix of age groups in this and the different dynamics, overall the characters worked well together and supported each other yet there own personalities had chance to shine through. Lil has a great enjoyment of life and makes the most of each day so it was really good to see her thinking about companionship and how to make even more of her time left and encourage her friend to do the same. This had some great destinations, some sad but mostly jolly and is a lovely uplifting read.

I love the author’s writing style. She has a gift of creating characters that become so much more than people on the pages of a book. These characters become real people to me and I honestly adore them. I especially enjoy Ms. Leigh’s books since she includes characters of the older population.

Lil is 82 and has a young, adventurist spirit that is so endearing. Her daughter Cassie is a beautiful person inside and out. Their mother/daughter relationship is such a tight bond and joy to read about.

The story had me interested from the very beginning and kept me involved until it ended. I felt like I was on the same journey as Ms. Leigh’s characters. Her description of the settings transported me to the bus, hotels, and every scenic location they stopped at.

The story was humorous, emotional, and thought provoking. It has themes of friendship, life-evaluation, regret, second chances and hope.

I was engrossed in this wonderful book, getting to know these characters as I took the journey with them and now that I am finished reading the book, I am somewhat heartbroken that it is now over.

Interwoven in the story are poems and song lyrics that Cassie writes and performs. They are pretty amazing. I never knew that Judy Leigh was such a gifted poet and lyricist. It was interesting to read about the process of creating written art.

I enjoyed reading this book so much! I highly recommend it!

I want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the pleasure of reading the advanced reader copy. My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC.

This book is more than just a light hearted holiday read; at times it is very moving, at others hilarious. Octogenarian Lil and her daughter Cassie are the main characters in this delightful road trip with 13 pub regulars on a touring holiday in a minibus. The relationships between Cassie and Lil are explored, and their own relationships with men. I loved it from start to finish.

After Heading over the Hill, and Chasing the Sun, I was really looking forward to another Judy Leigh book. In her latest book, 82-year-old Lil, her 65-year-old daughter, Cassie, and her friend Maggie are in for an adventure when she books them on a bus trip across Europe. They aren't alone and have members of a tennis and football club on board.

I thought "Oh, this sounds fun" and what fun it was. I loved this journey and book at a time when travel is still not easy around the world. This helped me forget about that and focus on their journey.

I liked Lil, Cassie and Maggie and thought how spontaneous Lil was. How her decision to have fun came into being. The locations they visit are varied and I felt as if I were there with them. By now, I know that Judy Leigh is si skilled at showing human interaction and making a setting visual.

I have been to Normandy and Bruges. It was good to revisit them and get to know other places. Perfect uplifting escapism with lots of laugh-out-loud moments for the summer or any other time of year. The book has come at the perfect time for me.

Thanks to Judy Leigh, Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4.5 stars

Absolutely loved lils bus trip! Judy Leigh totally champions the older generation in all their varied glory! Age is just a number and there is so much fun to be had whatever age you are!
A bus trip through europe, a mixed crew of local people each with a different reason to go away on a little trip and a wide age range! Entertaining, funny and downright hilarious at times ,as the group travel around France Belgium and Holland sightseeing, dining, drinking,experiencing new things, and making great friendships along the way!
Quirky lovable characters particularly elderly lil and her daughter Cassie, lots of deep meaningful reflection, happiness and love tempered with Belgium chocolate, hash cookies, strip poker and alcohol, living life to the full! Brilliantly heartwarming, perfect escapism , totally enjoyable!
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

A sweet story about a group of neighbors and friends who go on a bus tour from the UK to Europe. We mostly follow mom and daughter Lil and Cassie, who in their 80s and 60s, find themselves changed by the trip.

I received an advance copy of, Lil's Bus Trip, by Judy Leigh. This is a cute read. A bus trip with friends and songs. You find out, your never too old.

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Sprightly eight two year old Lil is off on an adventure. She is going with a group of locals to northern Europe. She has roped in her daughter Cassie and good friend Maggie who very much needs to get away from her husband Brian who just sits in front of the TV letting her do everything. She almost bottled out thinking he couldn't manage without her. Lil is a character and couldn't let her friend not come. Many many years ago, Lil’s love was Cassie's father who then had to return home to the states following the war. Lil was left wondering what happened to him and hasn't really had a man in her life ever since. The group set out and visit war memorials, cemeteries along with cider makers and everything else along the way.
I love Judy’s novels- there is a depth of message amongst so much going on and many smiles. From ghosts and flirting to storytelling, there is the warmth of a group who although very different have some common bonds. Of life and loves, ups and downs and the gamut of emotions we all go through. A wonderful, inspirational read.

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I love Judy Leigh books and was so excited to read Lils trip, i am so disappointed to say i really couldnt get in to it
i loved the concept our friends taking a coach trip across europe but to be honest found the travels quite boring.
Sorry Judy-please write something else really soon
Thanks net gallery for this advance copy

Yay! A new book by Judy Leigh! And if you are a fan of the author as I am, you won’t be surprised to learn that, “Lil’s Bus Trip” is the perfect comfort read! Definitely a porch read, with your favorite beverage and…Belgian chocolates?

The book blurb tells you all about it, but again, you will be happy to know that this book contains all the good feels. There are a mini-bus load of characters, but the author presents them so vividly, that you will remember each one. You will love 82-year old Lil , who is at the heart of it- funny, caring, perky, and she doesn’t let past sadness get her down. Her daughter Cassie is just like her, a warm and talented lady. Both mother and daughter are so close and caring- they share plenty of happiness, and hope. Lil’s friend Maggie can use some of Lil’s spunk.

The rest of the gang will entertain you as well- the young, middle-aged and a few more golden-agers. They each have their hopes and dreams, too. A few shenanigans, many funny moments, and times of thoughtful reflection round out this rollicking story. These characters aren’t as quirky as the some of the ones in Ms. Leigh’s previous books, and I liked them better. As the bus jostles through France, Belgium and Holland, you will be so happy you are part of the trip, enjoying the food and sights!

Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an advance digital review copy. This is my honest review.