Mabel Beaumont was married to Arthur for decades when one morning Arthur fails to wake up. While Mabel and Arthur had an amicable marriage and Mabel had trouble reciprocating Arthur's love, Mabel now seems unable to know what to do next but she finds a not that says Find D. She thinks Arthur wants to find their old friend Dot but is at a lose of where to start. One day a care taker, Julie, shows up at her door as Arthur had paid in advance for several months of a care taker for Mabel to start after his passing.
Through out the story Mabel meets a series of women who are troubled in their own way but come together to help each other. This is a sweet story of friendship, support, and found family. Think A Man Named Ove but instead a little less curmudgeonly Mabel Beaumont. This was a good solid book for me and I would recommend it to any one who likes these kinds of stories but it was just okay for me. I will read more Laura Pearson books as this was enjoyable and a good book to read in between maybe some heavier books.

This is my first Laura Pearson book but its definitely not my last; it is a wonderfully cosy and uplifting story about finding happiness and a new family at any stage of life.

Mabel Beaumont was married to Arthur for 62 years; they had a content quiet life together, just the two of them and Olly the dog. After Arthur's passing, Mabel finds a list that he's left - it just says 'Find D'. Mabel lost touch with her best friend Dot 63 years previously - could this be a sign that Arthur wanted them to reconnect?

Arthur had arranged for Julie, a carer/ visitor to visit Mabel every day after he died and the two of them slowly forge a friendship, Mabel learning to open up to this stranger in her house, and ask her for her help. Julie and Mabel go to a ballroom dancing class together where they make friends with Patty the instructor. Soon, Patty's next door neighbour Kirsty also joins the new friendship group.

The friends meet regularly, and the bond between them grows as they all connect with one another. They all agree to help Mabel with her hunt for Dot, coming up with various ideas and suggestions as to where she may be but also preparing themselves for the fact that she may no longer be around.

There are also lovely flashbacks to Dot and Mabel's younger years when they had their whole lives ahead of them.

My emotions went up and down as the story developed - the highs of finding friendships followed by the lows as they hit another dead end for Dot. A lovely story, sensitively told.

A lovely light hearted read that tugs at your heartstrings. Beautifully developed characters and a story to warm your cockles.

I love books that are a little quirky and tug at your heart strings
Cue Eleanor Oliphant please.
A last list leads to old friendships and new beginnings.
Uplifting and lovely

Laura Pearson’s The Last List of Mabel Beaumont is a gorgeous book you just cannot help but fall in love with.

Mabel’s late husband Arthur loved lists. He was always compiling them for her and leaving them all around the house. Sometimes they were little shopping lists; other times a reminder that he would always love her. Arthur had passed away and he had left her one final list: Find D. Mabel knows the D in question Arthur is referring to. She is fully aware that her beloved Arthur wants her to find her best friend Dot, whom she hadn’t seen in sixty years. Will Mabel honour Arthur’s final list? Or at this stage of her life, should she let sleeping dogs lie?

A lot has changed in the last sixty years. Not only is Mabel older, but she isn’t sure if Dot is still alive and besides, with everyone around her needing her help, will she end up shelving her quest to find her former best friend once and for all? As Mabel’s list gets longer and longer, she realises that Arthur’s list isn’t just about finding her old friend, but it’s also about facing the past head on and maybe managing to find a measure of happiness in her present and her future…

If you loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, then you need to get a copy of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont immediately. A wonderfully uplifting, touching, heart-wrenching yet heartwarming read that celebrates the human spirit, the healing power of love and the joy we derive out of living our best possible life, Laura Pearson’s The Last List of Mabel Beaumont is a book that should be recommended reading for everyone.

I really enjoyed this one!
This is a fairly light read, although there is definitely a message underneath to leave readers considering their own lives after they've finished the book.
Mabel's husband passes away, and she finds a note from him saying 'find D', which she interprets as ''Find Dot" who is a mutual childhood friend of theirs from decades earlier, who disappeared.
Mabel ends up on a path of self-discovery, and what transpires is something I never predicted!
This was a heartfelt book and I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Readers, don't live with regret and pick up this book!

What a fascinating character Mabel Beaumont is in this gorgeous tale of old and new friendships and following your heart – no matter what age you are

A fun story about Mabel and how she grows as she searches for answers to her past. Quirky and a joy to read. Loved the ending.

First things first , it's an absolutely gorgeous cover!
The story is warm, gentle and flows smoothly ❤️

Mabel and Arthur Beaumont live in a small Surrey town and have been married for sixty-two years. They are friends, and maybe in love at one time, but they are comfortable with one another. When Arthur dies, Mabel is adrift. I know exactly how Mabel felt. Arthur was a lover of lists, he made them all the time and worked his way through them. After his passing, Mabel finds the last one that Arthur had started, but it only contains one thing and it was not complete, "Find D" was all it said. Mabel can only think of her best friend from before she and Arthur were married, Dot, whom she hasn't seen since before her wedding Did he want her to find Dot again? Mabel and Arthur were childless, so she is entirely alone, that is until Julie knocks on her door. Julie is a carer, who Arthur had arranged for before he died. Mabel didn't want anyone coming into her home and helping her, but eventually, she comes to look forward to their time together. Through Julie, and her own newfound courage, Mabel meets other friends. A teenager who works at the local market. A seventy year old dance instructor, and a young mother with a tiny daughter. Suddenly Mabel doesn't feel so alone and she opens up to her new friends. They decide to help her find Dot, and while doing that they develop wonderful friendships and new beginnings for each of them, in spite of Mabel's meddling that almost costs her those new friends.

I really enjoyed this book with it's quirky characters, multi-generational friendships, shared secrets and new beginnings. Mabel was an interesting character who had a huge secret, that had affected her own life. Her marriage to Arthur was comfortable, but they weren't really in love. I know a lot of people who live together, married and comfortable, very happily, but could they both have been happier. I loved how she interfered in her friend's lives. Although it almost cost her their friendship, she did it with good intentions, and it worked out in the long run. The way the friends went about finding Dot was interesting. There was some detective work, meetings with some people from Mabel's past and some dead ends, but they did it together and had fun. The secondary characters were all wonderful. They were all dealing with things in their own lives and these friendships helped the to make decisions and move on, all with some success. I enjoyed this story and recommend this one if you enjoy multi-generational stories.

I listened to this book via audible and it was that good I finished it in one sitting, it’s such an emotional and uplifting read that I adored every single chapter. A fabulous read with wonderful characters.

4.5 *

Why oh why did I let this sit on my NetGalley shelf for so long! A really heartfelt book with beautiful writing!

Mabel has been married to Arthur for over 60 years. At 89 years old he gently leaves the world one day. Now Mabel is alone at 86 years of age. Arthur loved to jot down things he needed to do or say in little notes His last note read, "Find Dot." Could he be speaking about Mabel's former best friend Dot who disappeared from her life over 60 years ago? Mabel goes on a quest to find her. She's got some help as she has made a few new friends since Arthur's death.

This book has so much heart! We follow Mabel on her adventure to find Dot and she also thinks back to her past and things that occurred. It's about friendships, loss and love but most of all about courage and second chances. It's a wonderful story ❤️‍🩹

I'd like to thank NetGalley and Boldwood books for granting me access to this Advance Reader Copy. I only wish I'd read it sooner!

There's a lot to unpack with this one..

We follow an elderly woman newly widowed Mabel on her journey to find hope, friendship, and renewed life after the passing of her late husband Arthur who leaves a mysterious note about "FIND D."

The author's writing skills are great, very well written (the reason for the stars.) I really enjoyed the character Julie and Patti, then the last half of the book just started to drop out for me. This took a nose dive really quick. Without saying too much, this title should've been labeled in a different genre altogether and found its audience correctly. This was definitely a bait and switch kind of book and I'm sadly disappointed in the way the author did this. The whole dynamic of the book completely flipped, if it wasn't bad enough already that you're trying to feel for Mabel when she's just an angry woman to begin with. This book would not be recommended to anyone I know although I may give the author another chance to read more of her writing skills.

Thank you Boldwood Books and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

A poignant and heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of friendship. Mabel Beaumont is left with a single item on her late husband Arthur's list: "Find D." Determined to track down her long-lost best friend Dot, Mabel embarks on a journey that leads her to confront the secrets of the past and find happiness once again. With its charming characters and engaging plot, this is a touching and uplifting read that will resonate with readers who enjoy stories of love and friendship

Mabel’s husband died. He left her a list as he has often done. Find D. She must find her long lost friend. Struggling after losing her husband, she begins her quest. This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the author. Realistic characters keep this story moving quickly.

After 50 years of marriage, Mabel wakes up one morning to find her husband dead beside her. He died peacefully in his sleep. Then Mabel finds Arthur's last list. Find D. Mabel decides to complete Arthur's last quest and begins a search for her best friend Dot. Mabel enlists the help of strangers and makes new friends in her journey and against all odds finds Dot and finally finds out why Dot left so suddenly and never responded to any of Mabel's letters. I like this story and especially enjoyed how Mabel grows and discovers a new life for herself.

A wonderful, heartfelt and heartwarming story. Themes of aging, friendship, second chances and love come through and I found the characters so real and relatable. An excellent read.

Married for over 60 years, when Arthur dies, Mabel finds a note that simply says "Find D". Used to her husband's notes and lists, she does what he asks. Thinking that D must be the friend she has failed to keep in contact after an eventful day some 60 years previous.

Beautifully written, this book shows you that you can make friendship at any age, with a cross sections of women. And that some of the lost friendships can still be rekindled in a different way.

A really emotional story and a lovely mix of characters to relate to. It was reassuring to know that in some ways we are all making lists for what we want in life and perhaps we don't always achieve it all. But we can have good old go trying!

One of my books of the year, no doubt.

I was truthfully underwhelmed by this book. I found the main character to be unlikeable and hard to connect with. It is understandable that she was grieving, but the way that she treated people who were trying to help her didn't sit right with me. Furthermore, as an American living in the UK who has been asked far too many times "why are you here?", Mabel's treatment of Patty (refusing to call her by her chosen name, insisting that her "oddities" were down to her nationality) didn't sit right with me. Pearson is clearly a talented writer, but this was just not the story for me.

I absolutely loved this book! Mabel is such a brilliant character and goes to prove that just because you’re 86, life does not have to stop! The female friendship was a beautiful thing and the way in which the characters supported and rallied around each other left me feeling all warm and fuzzy - but it did tackle some thought provoking issues too, a perfect book club read if you’re looking for something with humour alongside discussion topics.