Deep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.
Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.
Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs to relive the excitement of her youth, while Verity is getting increasingly tired of her husband Mark’s grumpiness and wonders if their son’s imminent flight from the nest might be just the moment for her to fly too. And Danielle is fed up with her cheating husband. Surely life has more in store for her than to settle for second best?
The glue that holds Combe Pomeroy together is Jeannie. Doyenne of the local cider farm and heartbeat of her family and community, no one has noticed that Jeannie needs some looking after too. Has the moment for her to retire finally arrived, and if so, what does her future hold?
From a book club French exchange trip, to many celebrations at the farm, this is the year that everything changes, that lifelong friendships are tested, and for some of the women, they finally get the love they deserve.
Judy Leigh is back with her unmistakable recipe of friendship and fun, love and laughter. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.
Judy Leigh has lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset. After teaching theatre, writing lyrics for a punk band and setting up Shakespeare Festivals, she completed an MA in Professional Writing.
She is a prolific writer, but when she is not at her computer you will find her on the beach, walking, doing yoga or splashing in the sea. She is also a Reiki healer, a vegan and an animal lover. She has three black cats, and she enjoys live music, theatre and football.
My Thoughts
The Golden Oldies Book Club by Judy Leigh is the story of Jeannie, her mother Violet, Aurora, Verity, Ruth and Danielle with appearances by Jeannie's children, Verity's husband and other characters. The town is Combe Pomeroy in Somerset.
Ruth is the town's librarian, and she sponsors a book club. They discuss a variety of different books and at one of the nights the women decide that they need a vacation. So, they visit a town that is a twin to Combe Pomeroy but in France. They all go and have a wonderful time.
Jeannie is the owner of a Cider farm, of which she inherited from her parents. She is at an age where she should start thinking about retirement. Danielle is a realtor, and her marriage is over as her husband has run off with another woman, but they are still co-owners of a real estate business. Verity is a potter but has had some issues with her own husband, he is very controlling and when it comes to her son, Noah, she wants what is best for him but hates how her husband is trying to control his life.
As the story goes on the reader sees that the five women are finally coming into their own, even at their age. Can they find the contentment that they crave and do what is right for them? This story is told with humor, I especially loved Violet with her corny jokes, compassion and with relatable characters.
I think that if you want to be entertained and love a fun, warm and wholesome story, The Golden Oldies Book Club is for you!
I give it 5 stars! Loved it
I received a copy of the book for review purposes only.
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