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The Best Life Book Club: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Sheila Roberts (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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"[With] a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year… A novel of pure delight!" —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together.

Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in Gig Harbor. Her new boss seems like a bit of a curmudgeon, but a job is a job, she loves to read, and the idea of possibly meeting writers sounds fabulous.

Soon she finds she’s not the only one in need of a refresh. Her new neighbors, Alice and Margot, are dealing with their own crises. Alice is still grieving her late husband and hasn’t been able to get behind the wheel of a car since a close call after his death. Margot is floundering after getting divorced and laid off in quick succession. They could all use a distraction, and a book club seems like just the ticket. Together, the three women, along with Alice’s grumpy older sister, Josie, embark on a literary journey that just might be the kick start they need to begin building their best lives yet.
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It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together.
"Sheila Roberts makes me laugh and come away inspired, hopeful and happy." Debbie Macomber

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"Don’t we all want to become the heroine of our own story? Well, welcome to The Best Life Book Club. In a charming setting on an island off the Northwest coast, a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends, and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year. When Karissa, Alice, Margot and Josie discover the power of books and story to change their lives, they must decide whether to take the chance for something new: cue laughter, tears and love. With her trademark wit and warmth, Sheila Roberts delivers a story nestled inside a story, a novel of pure delight! —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea


"Sheila Roberts makes me laugh...and come away inspired, hopeful and happy." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author


“Roberts deftly chronicles, with just the right mix of love and laughter, the search for happiness, artistic and romantic, by three generations of endearing women.” —Booklist on Mermaid Beach


“A masterful blend of comedic timing with characters you believe in and want good things for . . . a wonderful summer read for anyone who wants to enjoy a well told story.”—Midwest Book Review on Sand Dollar Lane


“Roberts does an excellent job of creating sympathetic and relatable characters with real-life problems . . . [Roberts] will win over readers looking for a comforting escape.” —Library Journal on Welcome to Moonlight Harbor

About the Author

Sheila Roberts lives in the Pacific Northwest. To date, she has seen over three million books sold both at home and abroad. Several of her books have been adapted for film by Hallmark, Lifetime, and GAF, including her holiday perennial, On Strike for Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas, with a sequel The Nine Kittens of Christmas, and most recently, Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CC9RPDNQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA (May 7, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1582 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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With more than fifty books to her name, Sheila Roberts is a frequent USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller - and a fan favorite. Her Christmas perennial "On Strike for Christmas" was made into a movie for the Lifetime Channel and her novel "The Nine Lives of Christmas" was made into a movie for Hallmark. Hallmark also made a sequel, titled "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Her most recent novel to hit the small screen was "Christmas on Candy Cane Lane," which aired on the Great American Family Channel in 2022. Before settling into her writing career, Sheila owned a singing telegram company and played in band. When she's not traveling, she splits her time between the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

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Alicia
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly inspirational story that highlights the importance of female friendships!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
OVERALL STAR RATING: 5/5
CLEAN RATING: 4/5

What an incredible book! I’m not really one to annotate, but I am quite tempted to pick this one back up and do a reread because I couldn’t believe the amount of tab worthy quotes. I wanted to give this one a standing ovation by the time I was done reading.

The cast of women in this book were relatable and authentic feeling. I was completely absorbed in their stories and couldn’t put it down. It highlighted the beauty of female friendships while walking through life’s challenges. I felt their heartache and grief, their laughter, and their tears.

Recently divorced Karissa Newcomb has just moved to Gig Harbor with her daughter in hopes of a fresh start. Her world was turned upside down when her husband cheated on her with her best friend. She finds herself surrounded by loving and supportive neighbors - each going through challenges of their own. Though quite different in personalities, life’s challenges, and their shared love of books bond these women together. Their crazy banter is going to have you giggling and smiling with each turn of a page. Absolute friendship goals!

Some of the women find themselves on the path towards a second chance at love and it’s just the sweetest. This book is no doubt going to win your heart and have you aching for friendships as beautiful and as fun as theirs. I wish my booksta besties lived closer so we could have in person book clubs like these ladies, though I am so thankful for this virtual community where we can connect from all parts of the world.

4-Star clean rating for around a dozen mild curse words. NO F-words and zero spice!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Jodie Roberge
5.0 out of 5 stars The best friendships
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
Have you ever had a life changing moment where you needed to start your life over?

Karissa Newcomb is just that person who discovered her husband and best friend were having an affair. She decides to uproot her life and start over in Gig Harbor (don't you love that name?) with her daughter. She starts a new job working at a small publishing company where she finds herself liking her job and loving the new boss. Although everything in this new life seems to be going smooth,something seems missing. Her new neighbors have their own troubles they are trying to overcome. Each one has a different problem,but all of them have a love of books. They start a book club with Karissa,Alice,Margot and Josie,Alice's older sister. The books they choose each month sparks a personal growth in each of them that they never thought could happen. The friendship that develops is something each of them never knew they needed. Each of them working towards their best life yet!

I really loved this book by Sheila Roberts. I could relate most to Karissa, but each of the characters had something that I could relate to. Sheila can really write about women,friendships,personal growth and happiness. The problems each of these women had were so authentic, and I could feel just how they were feeling. The bonds they created by having this book club is exactly why I joined mine. I didn't want this book to end. I highly recommend this wonderful read. Thank you Sheila for the arc of the fabulous book. I can't wait to read what's next!
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Wendy
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
A solid 3.5 stars! It's not quite 4 stars, but I rounded up because I enjoyed the women so much. The character development is fabulous. We get to see different sides of the friends and through the tough exteriors of some of them. This is a feel-good story that focuses on new friendships, new beginnings and supporting each other. Karissa Newcomb, a 34 year old single mother of 8 year old Macy, moves to Gig Harbor, WA after her marriage ends. She quickly becomes friends with some of her neighbors, and together, they start a book club. The club is so much more than just reading books. It's about growing their relationships, inspiring each other, stepping out of their comfort zones and moving forward in life, all with the support of their group. There are some great mantras and good advice in the book club picks, and many of the chapters start with quotes from some of the self-help readings. As the book nears the end, the storyline seems a bit contrived as different pieces fall into place a bit too easily, but it still made me smile.
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DeeAnn
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendships
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
THE BEST LIFE BOOK CLUB
By Sheila Roberts
Release date May7 2024

Wow! Sheila has knocked it out of the park once again. I cannot say enough good things about this book. An amazing book of friendship, And strong and determined women.

Karissa Newcomb had to move herself and her daughter Macy out of the neighborhood and out of the home that they lived in. Divorce is just not fun.
They moved to Gig Harbor to start a new life. Macy was upset to have to start a new school. And I was very impressed by how Karissa handled all of Macy’s fears.
Karissa also having the same fears of starting a new job. She doesn’t think that she’s a strong woman. But believe me she is!

Her neighbors were really reaching out to her. They really wanted to welcome her to the neighborhood. She was very skeptical and didn’t know if she could trust them. But she did end up, trusting them and the friendship that they developed was amazing. Every woman needs this kind of women friends in their life.

Thank you, Sheila Roberts for another very entertaining read. And thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team.
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