I really (really) enjoyed Clare's first two novels. This one felt a bit different at first in terms of tone so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, though there are similarities to the previous books in that there is a heartwarming story and a great cast of quirky characters. But for me this book was on another level. Both moving and brilliantly funny, I devoured it in a couple of days. Special mention for Daphne who is now on my list of literary heroines.

Clare Pooley is an auto-buy author for me so I was delighted to receive this early copy through Netgalley (Thank you).

How to Age Disgracefully did not disappoint. This light, cross generational story tells of community coming together. You fall in love with all the characters and their little quirks.

An excellent heartwarming tale. Clare Pooley never disappoints.

Well I throughly enjoyed this book! I’m never going to look at a yucca plant in the same way again! I was intrigued from the first chapter! This group of people grew on me quickly and learning about them, their lives and all the misdemeanours made for a heartwarming and lovely read! So don’t age gracefully, play by the rules or be invisible! Be the characters in this book - loud and proud!!!

Many thanks to Clare Pooley, Penguin/Transworld Publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this wonderful book!

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. As always Clare Pooley has written a brilliant book, her characters are so real and the story has everything you want in a great book. It's full of humour and some sadness but overall leaves you feeling that you have spent time with people you would love to know in real life. I will be recommending it to everyone I know.

A police constable begging to 'please stop confessing,' what a way to start a book :)

And quite a lovely book, it had me laughing out loud every few pages. The cast of characters being feisty, yet flawed and vulnerable, and aren't we all? Whether we think of ourselves as a presumably dull wife, incognito yarn bomber, or someone who speaks without thinking. Put them together and you've got yourself a nice hodgepodge that somehow stick together.

And a very big plus: I was happy to see, without this being emphasized, this book was inclusive. I feel like adding an exclamation mark to that: diversity! Yay! All we need next time is a character being a chronic or disabled :)

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

Lydia starts a new job running a senior citizens’ social club at a local community centre and thinks she will spend the day drinking tea. What she doesn’t expect are the unconventional members that turn up. When the council threaten to shut down the community centre Lydia, the social club members and the children from the nursery next door must work together to save the community.

When I saw Clare Pooley had a new novel out I jumped at the chance to read it, having loved her previous novels. I have now come to expect an uplifting read with characters you fall in love with and this is exactly what you get with How To Age Disgracefully. The characters really make this a stand out story. They all have their own quirks and personalities and you can’t help but root for them and the hilarious conundrums they find themselves in. I especially love Daphne.

The story flows nicely and has lots of little twists and turns. The overall story explores themes such as friendship, loneliness, community and what it means to get old, showing that just because you get older doesn’t mean you have to fit into the usual stereotypes. This was definitely another hit by this author and I certainly came away feeling uplifted! Definitely one I will recommend. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this copy in return for an honest review.

I love this! It’s so nice to read about an older generation and how you can still live live to its fullest. I look forward to sharing my full thoughts and review, but this reminds me a bit of the television series Mom. I love the tight friendship aspect as well.