Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year was my first Joanna Nell novel and it was a treat. The writing is warm, insightful and funny - there were several laugh-out-loud moments for me - and the story celebrates, so well, the treasures that life's later stages can hold * Dianne Yarwood *
PRAISE FOR MRS WINTERBOTTOM TAKES A GAP YEAR
Engaging, funny and resoundingly human. * Books + Publishing *
Witty, warm . . . A wonderful read about growing older, and grabbing hold of life. * The Australian *
Heart-warming, tender and oh-so-funny, this is a story that will leave you smiling. * Ali Lowe *
Joanna Nell has done it again! You will fall in love with Mrs Winterbottom. This book is a charming, funny and wise exploration of the pleasures and perils of retirement. It's a meditation on the meaning of love, and the ebbs and flows of relationships. If you want a laugh-out-loud holiday read that will make your heart swell, this is the book for you. * Tracey Spicer AM *
This heart-warming story about growing old gracefully - and disgracefully . . . is a funny, witty and thoroughly enjoyable read for all ages. * Daily Telegraph *
I loved taking a gap week from my life with Mrs Winterbottom. Nell's writing is, as always, delightfully funny and as heart-warming as a cup of tea. * Megan Albany *
PRAISE FOR JOANNA NELL
I haven't been this entranced by a character since Eleanor (Oliphant, of course). This book is a joy - it's a celebration of age instead of an apology for it, and a reminder that life is always an adventure if you let it be. I loved this uniquely endearing book. * Kelly Rimmer (Single Ladies) *
An uplifting story, full of essential human truths. * Tracey Spicer OAM (Single Ladies) *
Whip-smart dialogue, humour and sarcasm . . . extremely well written and highly addictive. * Sun Herald (The Last Voyage) *
Funny, insightful and deliciously refreshing - the most heart-warming book we've read in a long time. * Womens Weekly (Single Ladies) *
Joanna is an accomplished writer . . . an astute observer of the human condition. * Living Arts Canberra *
Lively and whimsical . . . with some serious points to make about ageing, love, community and friendship. * The Sydney Morning Herald (Single Ladies) *
A funny, witty and thoroughly enjoyable read for all ages. * The Daily Telegraph (Single Ladies) *
One of the funniest and most moving books this year. * Indira Naidoo, ABC Radio Nightlife *
A powerful work wrapped in a gentle cover of affection and fun . . . This is a wise, kind and insightful writer. * Living Arts Canberra *
Sharp dialogue, wit and heart-warming emotion make The Great Escape From Woodlands Nursing Home the perfect weekend read. * Better Reading *
This novel is a delight . . . it's honest, hopeful, sad and hilarious. * Napier Courier (NZ) *
Takes readers on a sweet journey. A warm-hearted read from Nell, who tells engaging stories with older protagonists. * The Australian *
In creating senior-driven stories free of stereotype and suffused with charm, she has captured the wit, experience, smarts, attitude, sorrow and mischief of an age group that is all too often invisible. * Better Homes & Gardens *
Laugh-out-loud funny, nicely plotted and executed with absolutely delightful moments. * NZ Herald (The Great Escape) *
Beautifully written, with a lot of humour and some real laugh out loud moments, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker is utterly delightful. Highly recommended. * Better Reading *
A touching story about the power of memory. * Australian Womens Weekly (The Last Voyage) *
The Tea Ladies is a delight. Warm characters and observations and great pace. * Amanda Hampson *
