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The switch / Beth O'Leary.
"Eileen, newly single and about to turn eighty, would like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen. Then in bustling London, Eileen's twentysomething, overachieving granddaughter Leena is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work. Once Leena learns of Eileen's romantic predicament, she proposes a solution: a two-month swap. Eileen will live in London and look for love. meanwhile Leena will rest and take care of things in Yorkshire. But trading plces isn't as easy as either of them expected. Will swapping lives help Eileen and Leena find themselves... and maybe even love?"
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250769862
- ISBN: 1250769868
- Physical Description: 330 pages ; 21 cm.
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Flatiron Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by Quercus Books"--Title page verso. |
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| Genre: | Romance fiction. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | O'Le (Text) | 33294002091437 | Adult Fiction - Second Floor | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2020 May #2
*Starred Review* Fans of Linda Holmes' Evvie Drake Starts Over (2019) or Jen DeLuca's Well Met (2019) will delight in O'Leary's latest (after The Flatshare, 2019). Leena Cotton, working nonstop to avoid dealing with her sister's recent death, is forced to take a two-month vacation after a disastrous client presentation. Flailing, she visits her grandmother, Eileen, in the Yorkshire Dales. Eileen is taking the opposite approach to tragedyâher husband left her for a dance instructor, which may not be as much of a tragedy as she originally thoughtâand is devising a plan to bring love back into her life. The two decide a change of scenery is needed and proceed to switch homes, Eileen moving to Leena's London apartment and Leena to Eileen's country house. Startled by the contrast in lifestyles, Leena and Eileen tackle new challenges with surprising results. The Switch brilliantly encompasses all the humor and whimsy of The Flatshare while delving into emotional topics like grief and the importance of watching out for neighbors. Charismatic Eileen stands out as the star of this witty, joyful show, illustrating that mature women need love, too. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2020 July #2
A grieving British woman and her grandmother switch homes and lives in an attempt to shake things up. Leena Cotton knows she hasn't exactly been herself since the death of her beloved sister, but after she has a panic attack in a big meeting, she's shocked that her boss insists she take a two-month sabbatical. The absolute last thing Leena wants is a breakâwith so much free time, she might actually have to confront the way her relationship with her mother has deteriorated since her sister's death. But there is one family member Leena still adoresâher grandmother Eileen, who's incredibly active in her small town even at the age of 79. Eileen's main focus is finding a new man after her husband left her, but Hamleigh-in Harksdale, population 168, doesn't boast many eligible bachelors. Leena and her grandmother hatch an unlikely plan that just might help both of themâthey'll switch lives. Leena will live in Eileen's charming, fairy-taleâworthy cottage in Hamleigh while Eileen will stay in Leena's London flat with her roommates. Leena will oversee all of Ei leen's many projects while Eileen can experience the big-city adventures she missed out on while she was unhappily married. Soon, Eileen is going on dates and adjusting to city life while Leena handles Neighborhood Watch meetings and attempts to fit in with a crowd of mostly elderly people. Although there's slightly less romance than in O'Leary's debut, The Flatshare (2019), this novel is full of the charm and warmth readers expect, with an increased focus on family bonds. Leena's attempts to deal with her sister's death and heal her relationship with her mother are quite moving while the eccentric cast of town residents and her quirky London roommates provide plenty of laughs. But Eileen, as a nearly-80-year-old woman who's allowed to have hopes, dreams, and a vibrant sex life, truly shines. She never gives up on helping others or finding her own happily-ever-after, proving that it's never too late to start over. A cozy, hopeful escape that will make readers laugh, cry, and feel inspired. Copyright Kirkus 2020 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.
