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A moving, funny, heartwarming tale of love and friendship, for anyone who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Keeper of Lost Things and Three Things about Elsie.

It's never too late to grow old disgracefully...

The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the decor…

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1 author picked The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Unconventional in its representation of romance during later years, I love this book’s huge heart and the way it lets older readers in on the joke, rather than merely poking fun at aging. 

Very well crafted, it’s a fun and captivating read with countless belly laughs and totally unforgettable characters.

From Todd's list on the lighter side to aging.

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