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cpotter31's review
4.0
Nice easy read. Lovely little escapism story. No massive surprises but enjoyable to read.
storiedconversation's review
5.0
We begin with Jeannie who is seventy-two and living with her ninety-five-year-old mother Violet. She also has her teenage grandchildren staying with her as they are finishing up school. She has a lot going on but one bright spot is her book club at the local library.
In the club we have Ruth, the librarian, who is lonely and yearns for more. Then there is Verity who is having some trouble in her marriage while Danielle’s marriage is ending after her husband’s affair. Not to mention poor Aurora whose heart was broken long ago and she has yet to recover.
The ladies decide to take a book club trip to France and get a breather from their troubles. They support one another and when they get back they begin to tackle their problems one at a time. We get to follow along on their journey of discovering that you are never too old to make new friends, find love or simply learn to live.
This was such a wonderful read and I will say that I enjoyed it so much. It deals with everyday life and the things that we all have to face as we get older. What it gives us though is a lasting friendship and the will to step out there and face your dragons head on. It was light hearted and great fun!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
In the club we have Ruth, the librarian, who is lonely and yearns for more. Then there is Verity who is having some trouble in her marriage while Danielle’s marriage is ending after her husband’s affair. Not to mention poor Aurora whose heart was broken long ago and she has yet to recover.
The ladies decide to take a book club trip to France and get a breather from their troubles. They support one another and when they get back they begin to tackle their problems one at a time. We get to follow along on their journey of discovering that you are never too old to make new friends, find love or simply learn to live.
This was such a wonderful read and I will say that I enjoyed it so much. It deals with everyday life and the things that we all have to face as we get older. What it gives us though is a lasting friendship and the will to step out there and face your dragons head on. It was light hearted and great fun!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
bexbooksandstuff's review
3.0
This was a really sweet tale of friendship and hope. It centered around a group of older ladies, some in their 70s some younger, who formed a book club. They all had struggles they were dealing with and working out where they were going next.
I felt sorry for Jeannie throughout, she seemed to have lost herself and become everyone's crutch but had nothing that was just for her. Ruth was a great character, she started so stern and nervous but really blossomed throughout the story. I felt Auroras character needed a bit more, I was not overly fond of her storyline, it all felt a little trite. But I loved the description of her style and charisma even if her self assuredness was a front.
I loved how new characters to the area entwined into the lives of the ladies and friendships grew.
I also enjoyed the setting of the Cider Farm, it was really informative and I learnt quite a bit about cider production!
All in all this was a fun, charming read.
I felt sorry for Jeannie throughout, she seemed to have lost herself and become everyone's crutch but had nothing that was just for her. Ruth was a great character, she started so stern and nervous but really blossomed throughout the story. I felt Auroras character needed a bit more, I was not overly fond of her storyline, it all felt a little trite. But I loved the description of her style and charisma even if her self assuredness was a front.
I loved how new characters to the area entwined into the lives of the ladies and friendships grew.
I also enjoyed the setting of the Cider Farm, it was really informative and I learnt quite a bit about cider production!
All in all this was a fun, charming read.
bargainsleuth's review
5.0
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Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the e-book of The Golden Oldies’ Book Club to read in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Hats off to Judy Leigh for writing about older people! It was a breath of fresh air after reading about all these 20 or 30-somethings recently. Giving the older population a voice and showing that they can lead interesting lives, and even have romance after you hit 50 was enlightening. I understand Leigh has written other books about the above 50 crowd, and I’ll definitely be checking them out in the future.
I don’t know if I could ever be a part of a book club because my tastes definitely don’t run along the lines of book club fiction. I also don’t know if I could deal with the inevitable arguments that would arise discussing books, which would just be disappointing to me given how I feel about books. And I know I’d end up with someone like some of the husbands in the book. Oh, I was ready to reach into my book and slap the misogyny out of one guy! I’ve had to deal with more than my share of those in the city I live in, mostly older gentleman who still want to live in the 1950’s with their wives at home, barefoot and pregnant.
I absolutely loved the setting of the apple farm and the whole production of apple cider. Every year, without fail, my mother and I would go apple picking, and with my mother, she always picked for an army. My best memories are apple picking with my mom and the kids, and it was bittersweet to take her bushel baskets to the orchard this fall and go picking without her. The fact that the woman running the apple orchard is in her 70’s made the whole story that much sweeter, as sweet as the cider she makes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the e-book of The Golden Oldies’ Book Club to read in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Hats off to Judy Leigh for writing about older people! It was a breath of fresh air after reading about all these 20 or 30-somethings recently. Giving the older population a voice and showing that they can lead interesting lives, and even have romance after you hit 50 was enlightening. I understand Leigh has written other books about the above 50 crowd, and I’ll definitely be checking them out in the future.
I don’t know if I could ever be a part of a book club because my tastes definitely don’t run along the lines of book club fiction. I also don’t know if I could deal with the inevitable arguments that would arise discussing books, which would just be disappointing to me given how I feel about books. And I know I’d end up with someone like some of the husbands in the book. Oh, I was ready to reach into my book and slap the misogyny out of one guy! I’ve had to deal with more than my share of those in the city I live in, mostly older gentleman who still want to live in the 1950’s with their wives at home, barefoot and pregnant.
I absolutely loved the setting of the apple farm and the whole production of apple cider. Every year, without fail, my mother and I would go apple picking, and with my mother, she always picked for an army. My best memories are apple picking with my mom and the kids, and it was bittersweet to take her bushel baskets to the orchard this fall and go picking without her. The fact that the woman running the apple orchard is in her 70’s made the whole story that much sweeter, as sweet as the cider she makes.
heathercc89's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
_yllohm_24's review
3.0
I got this book because I thought the concept sounded really cute and charming, but unfortunately, I was never fully sucked into the story.
cariadreads's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lollybee's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
An enjoyable read about a group of friends who don't let age or circumstances define them.
jonannlovesbooktalk's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There's nothing better than curling up with a warm cup of apple cider and reading a book like The Golden Oldies' Book Club by Judy Leigh. This is a lovely holiday read.
Synopsis:
The heartbeat of Combe Pomeroy is Jeannie Doyenne, owner of the local apple cider farm. The community is a big part of Jeannie's life, and she has many friends. In addition to caring for her very spirited, hilarious 90-year-old mother and her teenage grandchildren, Jeannie also needs some loving care. Has she finally reached retirement age? What is in store for her future?
As Jeannie and her friends navigate life in Combe Pomeroy, readers will enjoy the cozy atmosphere and humorous banter. It is a time of change and friends are put to the test. The year includes a French exchange trip with the book club and a number of glorious farm celebrations. Will some of the friends finally get the love they seek?
A fun reading atmosphere is created by the characters. The book is free of graphic violence. If you love books that leave you feeling warm and happy, this is the perfect story.
The Golden Oldies' Book Club is available on December 6th.
Thanks to Judy Leigh, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
@BoldwoodBooks @BookandTonic #TheGoldenOldiesBookClub @RachelsRandomResources, @NetGalley #NetGalleyReviewer #Blogtour @JudyLeigh #JudyLeigh #JudyLeighBooks
Synopsis:
The heartbeat of Combe Pomeroy is Jeannie Doyenne, owner of the local apple cider farm. The community is a big part of Jeannie's life, and she has many friends. In addition to caring for her very spirited, hilarious 90-year-old mother and her teenage grandchildren, Jeannie also needs some loving care. Has she finally reached retirement age? What is in store for her future?
As Jeannie and her friends navigate life in Combe Pomeroy, readers will enjoy the cozy atmosphere and humorous banter. It is a time of change and friends are put to the test. The year includes a French exchange trip with the book club and a number of glorious farm celebrations. Will some of the friends finally get the love they seek?
A fun reading atmosphere is created by the characters. The book is free of graphic violence. If you love books that leave you feeling warm and happy, this is the perfect story.
The Golden Oldies' Book Club is available on December 6th.
Thanks to Judy Leigh, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
@BoldwoodBooks @BookandTonic #TheGoldenOldiesBookClub @RachelsRandomResources, @NetGalley #NetGalleyReviewer #Blogtour @JudyLeigh #JudyLeigh #JudyLeighBooks
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