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    The Year of Second Chances: A Novel
    The Year of Second Chances: A Novel
    The Year of Second Chances: A Novel
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Year of Second Chances: A Novel

    Written by Lara Avery

    Narrated by Helen Laser

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    About this audiobook

    A feel-good journey of possibility, second chances, and falling in love again…with life. Perfect for fans of P.S. I Love You!

    ""A lively, witty ride with a strong cast of supporting characters. Avery tackles the topic of grief in a way that manages to feel lighthearted and profound at the same time."" —Meg Mitchell Moore, bestselling author of Summer Stage

    Robin Lindstrom spent her first year as a young widow cocooned in the safe haven of the Minnesota farmhouse she’d once shared with Gabe, the love of her life—the man she thought she’d be with ’til the end. But her world is turned upside down when she receives an email informing her that her late husband has enrolled her in a dating app. The subscription lasts 12 months; use it!, Gabe’s message-from-the-grave reads. I don’t like the thought of you being alone. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it as a favor to me. Please.

    How could Gabe, of all people, be asking her to venture out into the murky waters of 21st century online dating? As her underemployed brother, Theo, points out, it’s “only” for a year, and it’s basically Gabe's last request.

    And so, Robin tentatively takes steps to put herself out into the world once more, even if it means awkward outings at bowling alleys, club-hopping with DJs, and stammering conversations at dinner. Along the way, she’s surprised to find herself meeting new people, trying new things…and even getting to know a new version of herself. Because everyone deserves a second chance at love—and loving life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateAug 22, 2023
    ISBN9780063273771
    The Year of Second Chances: A Novel
    Author

    Lara Avery

    Lara Avery is also the author of three young adult novels, one of which, The Memory Book, received the 2017 Minnesota Book Award. She studied film at Macalester College and got her MFA in creative writing from the University of Mississippi. She lives in Topeka, Kansas.

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to have a good storyline, real characters, and a satisfying ending. It is a cute book that is enjoyable to listen to. While some found the pace slow, others appreciated the humor. Overall, it is a feel-good book that reinforces the importance of self-care and starting fresh."

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    • 3/5
      A lot of the reading was not exactly what I expected, and to be honest a little slow for me. But the last 2 chapters were interesting and the last one was a good one to close the story.
      Overall and fast read with some good chapters.
    • 3/5
      It is uplifting to see Robin work through her grief. It figured the different sides of grief and his everyone goes through it in a different way.
      I found it uplifting and heartwarming.
    • 3/5
      It made me laugh a few times but it was very slow.
    • 4/5
      3For fans of PS I love you, but a little less sad :-). Enjoyed it alot ! Good to listen to when you need a fresh start / are forced to start fresh! It's reinforcing that you need to take care of yourself :-)
    • 4/5
      Good storyline, easy to follow and listen. Real characters that are easy to relate to and visualize. Poignant is the word I think of when pondering this book. Feel good, satisfying ending, without being sappy.
    • 3/5
      Cute book. The pace of the book was very slow