Book description
Alternately bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny, a wise, bighearted novel of love, disaster, and unconventional family—from the acclaimed author of Standard Deviation, who has been called the "literary descendant of Jane Austen, sharing Austen's essentially comic world view" (NPR).
Jane falls in love with Duncan easily. He is charming, good-natured, and…
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2 authors picked Early Morning Riser as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book had me laughing from the first page. I could see the town immediately and hear every character’s voice clearly in my head. I found it incredibly easy to read. Before I knew it, I was halfway through the story and I loved Jane, Duncan and Jimmy as though they were members of my own family.
Because this book is so funny, I found that the sad, serious parts affected me deeply. But ultimately, I found it hugely uplifting. It reminded me that the worst events can bring out the best in me and the people I love. I…
From Daisy's list on break your heart, then put it back together again.
Bittersweet, funny, and wise, this is an entirely perfect novel about life and love in a small town.
Jane moves to Boyne City, Michigan to work as a schoolteacher. There she falls in love with the amiable and handsome Duncan. Unfortunately, he has slept with pretty much every available woman in town and remains closely bound to his ex-wife.
When a single event shatters Jane’s life, she discovers how friends can become your family, and how sometimes they need you as much as you need them.
I loved every single word of this quirky and wonderful story.
From Nicky's list on all the feels.
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