Author: Abbi Waxman
Published: May 17th 2022 by Berkley
Format: Kindle, Paperback, 400 pages
Genre: Women's Fiction
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
First Sentence: Liz Quinn, the manager of Knight’s, one of the few remaining independent bookstores in Los Angeles, was not someone you’d describe as softhearted.
Blurb: When Laura Costello moves to Los Angeles, trying to escape an overprotective family and the haunting memories of a terrible accident, she doesn’t expect to be homeless after a week. (She’s pretty sure she didn’t start that fire — right?) She also doesn't expect to find herself adopted by a rogue bookseller, installed in a lovely but completely illegal boardinghouse, or challenged to save a losing trivia team from ignominy… but that’s what happens. Add a regretful landlady, a gorgeous housemate and an ex-boyfriend determined to put himself back in the running and you’ll see why Laura isn’t really sure she’s cut out for this adulting thing. Luckily for her, her new friends Nina, Polly and Impossibly Handsome Bob aren't sure either, but maybe if they put their heads (and hearts) together they’ll be able to make it work for them. (Goodreads)
My Opinion: I love Abbi Waxman’s books. I love the humor, the friendships, and sentimentality, all topped off with references that send me down Google rabbit holes.
Adult Assembly Required is women’s fiction, with a bit of romance, centering on adult connections. Their foibles and quirks, how they look out for each other, and how to heal. You will meet many people, but don’t worry, each has their distinct voice. The best part, you get to revisit those who have appeared in previous books.
Abbi Waxman seems to be one of my go-to authors. She always touches the right cord without being too much in any specific direction. You feel the presence of every character, and when they are missing for a few pages, you wonder where they are and if they are finding their happiness.
I hope to see a couple of the characters again since I know they have more stories to tell, and I want to be front and center to hear them all.
Blurb: When Laura Costello moves to Los Angeles, trying to escape an overprotective family and the haunting memories of a terrible accident, she doesn’t expect to be homeless after a week. (She’s pretty sure she didn’t start that fire — right?) She also doesn't expect to find herself adopted by a rogue bookseller, installed in a lovely but completely illegal boardinghouse, or challenged to save a losing trivia team from ignominy… but that’s what happens. Add a regretful landlady, a gorgeous housemate and an ex-boyfriend determined to put himself back in the running and you’ll see why Laura isn’t really sure she’s cut out for this adulting thing. Luckily for her, her new friends Nina, Polly and Impossibly Handsome Bob aren't sure either, but maybe if they put their heads (and hearts) together they’ll be able to make it work for them. (Goodreads)
My Opinion: I love Abbi Waxman’s books. I love the humor, the friendships, and sentimentality, all topped off with references that send me down Google rabbit holes.
Adult Assembly Required is women’s fiction, with a bit of romance, centering on adult connections. Their foibles and quirks, how they look out for each other, and how to heal. You will meet many people, but don’t worry, each has their distinct voice. The best part, you get to revisit those who have appeared in previous books.
Abbi Waxman seems to be one of my go-to authors. She always touches the right cord without being too much in any specific direction. You feel the presence of every character, and when they are missing for a few pages, you wonder where they are and if they are finding their happiness.
I hope to see a couple of the characters again since I know they have more stories to tell, and I want to be front and center to hear them all.
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