Why read How to Age Disgracefully?

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“An uproarious romp!” —People

“Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age.” —Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance

A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble…

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3 authors picked How to Age Disgracefully as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Carol Van Den Hende

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Clare Pooley's comedy chops are astounding. How to Age Disgracefully had me laughing aloud, right from the opening prologue in which a van full of senior citizens has been stopped by the police. The driver, community center leader Lydia, explains that she initially thought she was getting a police escort, since her old (and young) passengers desperately needed a bathroom. The unruly crowd begins to pipe up, one woman complaining that Lydia shouldn't be giving out medical information without a warrant. Then each passenger begins to bemoan being caught for sundry crimes. The cacophony rises until law enforcement shouts "Stop…

From Carol's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Iona Whishaw

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This is a delightful book by the very funny Clare Pooley. Everyone in it behaves in a completely unexpected manner. It was such a testament to humanity and caring. It has a great opening scene during which a policewoman shouts desperately, "Will you all please stop confessing!" It just gets better from there!

From Iona's 3 favorite reads in 2024.