Life and Other Inconveniences

By: Kristan Higgins

Narrated by: Barbara Caruso, Dion Graham, Suzy Jackson, Xe Sands

From the New York Times best-selling author of Good Luck with That comes a new novel about a blue-blood grandmother and her black-sheep granddaughter who discover they are truly two sides of the same coin.

Emma London never thought she had anything in common with her grandmother Genevieve London. The regal old woman came from wealthy and bluest-blood New England stock, but that didn't protect her from life's cruelest blows: the disappearance of Genevieve's young son, followed by the premature death of her husband. But Genevieve rose from those ashes of grief and built a fashion empire that was respected the world over, even when it meant neglecting her other son.

When Emma's own mother died, her father abandoned her on his mother's doorstep. Genevieve took Emma in and reluctantly raised her - until Emma got pregnant her senior year of high school. Genevieve kicked her out with nothing but the clothes on her back...but Emma took with her the most important London possession: the strength not just to survive but to thrive. And indeed, Emma has built a wonderful life for herself and her teenage daughter, Riley.

So what is Emma to do when Genevieve does the one thing Emma never expected of her and, after not speaking to her for nearly two decades, calls and asks for help?

©2019 Kristan Higgins (P)2019 Recorded Books

Best Higgins book yet

Life and Other Inconveniences is the best book by Kristan Higgins by far. I love Higgins' books for light, romantic fiction but this book is in a difference category. It's much heavier. The characters are extremely well developed. There are several surprises that made me actually gasp out-loud. There was a romance but it is a minor part of the book. The real love story is between a grandmother and her granddaughter and all the lives that touch these two, strong women.The only thing I don't like (which has nothing to do with the story) is the cover art. It depicts an interesting and sweet/sad scene in the book but I think it makes light of the overall, wonderful story. I highly recommend this book.

Grab the tissues!

It’s so hard to review through the tears. Kristan’s writing usually makes me laugh but this one leaves me crying. Such a sadly beautiful story.

Like visiting close friends

This book is definitely a "chick" book. Even elderly chicks:) The cast of characters will stir an array of emotions.
The people you will come to know are funny, intelligent, caring, admirable, stubborn, and at times unlikable and irritating, just like most of the people that come and go throughout our lives.
There were times, I wept openly. I do love a book that reaches inside and touches the deepest parts of my soul...

Better than ever

I have read all Kristan Higgins. This read I couldn’t put down. I give it five stars

Excellent presentation!

The readers were excellent and very consistent. I felt I came to know each character so well because of their style of speech and personal cadence. Great story too of course. I want to hear about Riley’s next chapter in life!!

Outstanding Narration!

This is one of those books that makes more of an impact by the narration, particularly by multiply people. The story is spellbinding. This is a must read...listen!

Heart-wrenching

Life and Other Inconveniences was definitely a heart-wrencher. Kristan's trademark humor is sprinkled throughout, but the theme of sadness across four generations was rough! I love the emotions she can pull out of me.

Great read

This book was captivating, sad and wonderful! Loved the narration. I highly recommend you buy! You won’t regret it.

Captivating

The story was a little out of the ordinary but sweet and captivating. Loved the characters.

Rich and well written. Awesome readers!

I don’t usually read this type of book. I like light mysteries, how to books. Right from the start I realized this is not your ordinary book. It was funny, sad, emotional and incredibly real. Multigenerational with all kinds tragedies. And yet amazing strength to survive and become wiser better people. Plus, the readers were phenomenal! Why aren’t all books voiced with multiple readers? The readers instantly brought you into their minds, their pain and their hearts.