Found it neither witty or useful. I did actually get 88% through this book before I realised it wasn't going to be interesting at any point. Maybe not the book for me.

I requested a copy of the book because the authors' previous book How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are is literally my bible. I loved it so much. This one was nice and interesting and the design is absolutely beautiful. Definitely something for an older readership but lovely anyway!

Not as funny as it thinks it is. Vapid, unrelatable and the second-person perspective did not work for me.

I liked this book in some ways – it is a sort of compilation of mini articles from a magazine – but very French orientated – which was a problem for me, as I don’t see myself having a French style at all – too short and dumpy – which was the other problem. The photos, wonderful though they were, were all of tall skinny women! No normal older – or even younger – women at all. And none of them were that old – just not young any more – by that they meant in their 20s.
I felt that the sayings were applicable to me and would have been even better if I had read the book in my 40s rather than now, when I am rather older than that, which was why a lot of the material was not applicable – and I’ve not had a divorce, and was married in my early 20s, so their lifestyle wasn’t applicable either. Which meant many of the articles weren’t.
Which was probably why the shorter pithy statements appealed to me more than the longer articles.
Guessing that it is aimed at women in their 40s or early 50s, I would give it 4 stars.

Witty observations on how to age disgracefully. Not really to be taken too seriously so if you're wanting serious medical advice this is not the book for you. But if you want some funny anecdotes to feel you're not alone and need a bit of feminist solidarity, humour and down to earth inspiration then sit back and enjoy!

Witty, laughter. A great book and an interesting read.
Thank you to both NetGalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book

This was an easy read. Many readers will enjoy its light, witty tone But, it felt shallow. It rested on cliche..

I really did not enjoy this book. It doesn’t flow at all and some pieces didn’t even really make sense. I’m not even sure it had a point to it. It’s a quick light-hearted read supposedly about what it’s like to age as a woman. I didn’t find it particularly funny and there wasn’t any advice, just a lot of moaning.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Yes, you're growing up. No, you don't need to freak out.

With witticism and a generous dose of good humor, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas create an honest collection of biographical snippets about growing up.

Through their eyes we see (and, yes, also feel) what it's like for a woman to transition from her younger years to the 40-and-onward-era. But is it all bad? Well, no. And this is part of what you'll feel when you read Older but Better, but Older: you get part of the wisdom of what growing up feels like. And it's absolutely beautiful.

The much loved Parisiennes, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas are back, and this time with a heartwarming, blissfully witty take on the art of growing up. Presented in a gorgeous hardback, de Maigret and Mas use their signature savviness and wealth of worldly experiences, to offer a timeless and beautiful guide to ageing. Touching on topics of love, family, heartbreak and new beginnings in amongst seamless snippets of heartfelt advice, quotes, photos, poems, playlists and beauty picks, Older but Better, but Older is such a fiercely feminist yet refreshing poignant take on it means to be a fully-fledged woman, and I loved it!

This is the first book I have read by this author. I liked the book, heading towards 40 myself, parts of this book was very relatable! Funny in parts and serious in others. I really liked the way it was put together including the images (probably better in a book form than an ebook that I was reading). I think this would make a great present for a special birthday of age. I am definitely going to read the How to be Parisian book now.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

I was very grateful to receive this book to review. It is a light hearted take on life for women in their 40s. Given that the writers are based in France, there is a slight bias towards French women, however this didn't detract from the book. I found it a highly enjoyable read.

Following up the success and the hype of ‘How to be Parisian’,Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas are back with their take on life in their 40s and related topics,such as love,family,fertility and self-love.

The book is a quick read, I would say relatable in some parts (as I am very close to their target audience) and enjoyable. I have to admit that I was not able to connect to some chapters as they were very concise and in the form of aphorisms.

As I received this book in an ebook ARC format,I would have probably appreciated more in its physical form, given it does contain lovely prints and graphics.

Thanks to the publisher and to the authors for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers of this book for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

To be true to my word, I'll admit that I struggled to read this book. I was not the target audience and should have considered that before requesting this arc, but the blurb intrigued me.

First off I will say that the layout, with the app I used, affected how I read it because at some points it confused me and didn't make sense. Although in the future I might buy this book and try to reread it, hoping a physical copy may make it more natural to read., for me personally

The book itself was a quick read, yet, I was conflicted with how some of it was put together. Some of the pieces I personally believed didn't make sense however I may just not have connected with it as others will.

I am very grateful for the chance that I had to read this arc, and I believe that the audience that this book is aimed towards will appreciate it for its humour and advice,

Older but Better, but Older is a heartwarming, funny feminist self-help guide from the two lifestyle consultants and author's of the 2014 bestseller How To Be Parisian, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas, and having taken them to my heart as surrogate older sisters from their striking and refreshingly original debut I was just a little bit eager for us to be reacquainted after the initial Rendez-Vous. With their signature wit and warmth, they each discuss what they call The Parisian Art of Growing Up. Sassy, subtle and oh so very relatable, it offers everything and more that any girl could ever need from a guide to ageing (dis)gracefully. As always a wealth of the most important topics to modern women are broached including love, relationships, intimacy, family, culture, work, going it alone, motherhood, ageing, dating, fashion, diversity, individuality and accepting your beautiful imperfections.

No sugar-coating and airs or graces, de Maigret and Mas get right to the heart of the matter and offer some profoundly perceptive observations about getting another year (or decade) older and much like many of the best things in life it's a simple idea but one that works masterfully just as its predecessors did offering timeless advice to reams of women who may be feeling as though they have lost their way. But these two women can safely see you back to shore should you feel you are drifting. In its concise 272 pages, we are treated to a no holds barred, down-to-earth and real/authentic no-nonsense approach to the ageing process. They show that it is perfectly acceptable and quite frankly normal to redefine and refine one's behaviour to suit as you progress in terms of age.

Highly recommended to those looking to treat themselves to a self-help guide to getting older with sound advice and a humorous and strong, fierce feminist overtone. It doesn't take itself too seriously either. Many thanks to Ebury Press for an ARC.

Although I'm a little younger than the target audience for this book, I did enjoy it. It was witty, easy to read and thought provoking at times. Definitely something I'll dip into again.

I struggle to see the point of this book? Maybe it's because I'm not the target audience or I'm missing some profound knowledge that should go along with this collection. It's difficult to define what this book really is - a manual of advice, a collection of strange poetry, musings on getting older? There's not really a through line that connects the pieces together and it feels haphazard in its presentation. This duo's first book 'How To Be Parisian' had a commonality about it, a raison d'etre. Unfortunately, this one doesn't follow the same winning formula.