It’s hard to describe the emotional intensity of Ethan Joella’s writing that impacts the reader from the very first sentence. Three ordinary people dealing with extra-ordinary feelings. In this beautiful and profoundly moving novel, three parallel narratives converge in poignant and unexpected ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. But as time passes, old dreams and new romantic interests begin to surface – and Kirsten finds herself at another crossroads. Ella adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, hoping her daughter will reach out.Īfter the sudden death of her father, Kirsten Bonato set aside her veterinary school aspirations, finding comfort in the steady routine of working at an animal shelter. Now, just months after Cat’s death, Chuck finds that he can’t let go of her belongings- her favourite towel, the sketchbooks in her desk drawer–as he struggles to pack for a trip he can’t imagine taking without her.Įlla Burke delivers morning newspapers and works at a bridal shop to fill her days while she anxiously awaits news – any piece of information – about her missing daughter. Set in a close-knit suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief.Ĭhuck Ayers used to look forward to nothing so much as his annual trip to Hilton Head with his wife, Cat – that yearly taste of relaxation they’d become accustomed to after a lifetime of working and raising two children. A Quiet Lifeįrom the author of A Little Hope – a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick – comes another “heartwarming, character-driven” ( Booklist ) life-affirming novel about three individuals whose lives intersect in unforeseen ways. Published by Muswell Press on 23rd February 2023, A Quiet Life is available for purchase here.

It’s a real pleasure to start off the tour with my review today. My enormous thanks to Fiona Brownlee for inviting me to participate in the blog tour for A Quiet Life. You see, A Little Hope (reviewed here) was one of my favourite reads in 2022 (see here) so I simply couldn’t resist. However, when I discovered Ethan Joella’s writing last year I simply had to participate in the blog tour for Ethan’s new book A Quiet Life. If you’re a regular visitor to Linda’s Book Bag then you’ll know I’m trying not to take on too much at the moment as life is rather busy. Netgalley Advocate Netgalley General Data Protection Regulations Giveaway: A Paperback Copy of Deception by Lesley Pearse.

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