I absolutely fell in love with all of the characters! It is so wholesome, funny, cute and simply everything I needed to read on my holidays. I highly recommend this book if you want something light-hearted that will make you laugh, and also reflect a bit on how we treat older people sometimes.

What a fantastic book! Clare Pooley’s writing just gets better and better. I loved the variety of characters, their backgrounds, different generations and life stages. When you laugh out loud several times during the 5 page prologue, you know it’s going to be a good book.
Daphne - what a character! We all need to be a bit more Daphne and master the art of not giving a ****!

I loved this book. The characters are hilarious, and the story is completely satisfying - a real feel-good book.

Oh this was so joyful!!!

It's been too long since I've read such a feel good book.

How to grow old Disgracefully is a glorious story about a handful of delicious characters who come together by chance and become friends while getting involved in hilarious shenanigans.
My dad lost his wife 18 months ago and life is very lonely for him but this year he's bravely joined a bereavement club and met some wonderful new friends, this book resonated with me for that particular reason. Lonely souls who are forced into the community and end up making wonderful friendships.

This story is not only full of entertaining hilarity but also compelling storylines... If you need an uplifting chuckle of a read then grab this beauty!

This is the second book I've read by Clare Pooley and I love her writing...I also have another of hers on my tbr shelf so I can't wait to read that soon...

For me Clare Pooley can do no wrong!
She creates characters that really pull at the heart strings, and I didn’t see how this was going to end. Brilliant- just brilliant 🤩

A great cast of characters and a delve community-led issues, as you can expect from Clare Pooley. Her characters are brilliant and there's always an uplifting message, without being 'cheesy'. Thank you, Claire!

Another winner from this author who really knows how to make a great story with a very eclectic group of people. Old age people who refuse to take up age appropriate activities at the community centre band together to help save their centre from being sold off. Along the way they have their own issues to deal with, some very chequered past history, and also helping a young single father escape the clutches of a local gang. Daphne is the grandmother everyone will want, or want to be, such a vibrant feisty character. Well written story and interesting characters with a good mixture of funny moments and real emotion.

I love the seniors in this novel: they're alive, bizarre and enjoy the freedom given by being of a certain age.
It's well plotted, compelling, and solid. Loved it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was such a lovely and light-hearted read.
I do hope I'm like the main characters when I'm older.
It's a reminder not to judge a book by its cover and to remember that everyone, not matter what their age, had value.

I’ve been trying to write this review for weeks. It feels like whatever I write won’t do it justice. Every little detail matters. It’s such a delicious book! A family of quirky characters that are so themselves, so real. Clare Pooley has created yet another world that’s a privilege to be part of. It was so deeply immersed in the joy and love for these characters that I had to take breaks from reading to tell whoever was around me about it. Once I put it down, I couldn’t quite tell whether I had read a book or watched a film. They were so present to me, so full of life and humanity. One of my favourite reads of the year so far!

I really enjoyed this story of smashing stereotypes, ageing and grow old disgracefully. The characters were well written and the author managed a balance of humour and emotional, tender moments. Definitely one to read.

I absolutely adored this book. It smashed all of the stereotypes, made me laugh out loud and was one that I couldn’t put down. Daphne was just fantastic, as were all of the others. I would have liked to hear a bit more backstory on ruby and Anna but otherwise it was just perfect.

This is a lovely read, I found it a bit cutesy in parts but overall I enjoyed the humour and loved all the characters and the idealism of the situations. I found it easy to get to know all the characters but ultimately Daphne is the star! Everyone needs a Daphne in their lives!

Really enjoyable, funny book!

Compelling read with relatable characters who I was rooting for.

I was sad when it ended because I want more!

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

This is absolutely hilarious, I loved how the book neatly started in the midst of the action and the way the narrative flitted between the characters. The story unites generations and whilst there is some heavy material covered (drug gangs, divorce etc), the overaching humour and friendships makes this book a winner. Highly recommended!

**Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advanced e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own **

Thank you so much for granting me early access to this title.
I'm going to keep this review short because the book is already out in the world. So this is more of a note that i hope gets shared with the author. This is my first Clare Pooley and I'm officially a fan because this is definitely one of my favourite books of the year. I love books with older protagonists and reading about one who is unapologetically badass is a joy. I have recommended this book to so many people already and I'm going to read the author's backlist. This was awesome!

Daphne has just turned 70, she’s tired of hiding away and so makes a plan to find some friends … along come Lydia and her Senior Citizens Social Club!

Oh this book was just perfect! The found family/multi generational genre is right up my street and I loved every single character, many of which wouldn’t be out of place in the Thursday Murder Club!

There were so many laugh out loud moments as well as some more touching ones when the group come together to support each other. Although I’m not quite there yet I’m definitely hoping I get to age as disgracefully as this lot!

I adored Clare’s first two novels so had high hopes for number 3 and it didn’t disappoint.

How to Age Disgracefully is the epitome of a feel good read and it left me in tears by the ending but with a heart full of happiness.

As with Clare’s previous books the characters are at the heart of the storyline and what a fabulous mix of flawed but loveable characters she has drawn together.  They were so lifelike and easy to warm to, I felt like I was reading about real people.

Clare does a great job of holding on to the character’s secrets and gradually revealing them throughout the story which keeps you hooked all the way to the end.

There is so much to love in this book, it’s not to be missed.

At a time when I was feeling a bit down on life and falling out of love with reading this was the perfect tonic so thank you Clare, this reminded me why reading is the best medicine!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK and Clare Pooley for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was my second Clare Pooley book and it was exactly as I expected - the story builds and builds as we slowly get introduced to each character and start to delve into each of their lives. There is a nice wide range of age and genre helping to show Clare’s skill at embodying each character and making each one come to life. I’m not someone who normally enjoys an older protagonist and so I think this probably stopped me from enjoying it as much as I did. I also felt that the oldies were made to be older than they actually are - 60’s doesn’t mean old and unable to do anything. My step mum is 70 and my dad is 76 and they both still head to the gym a couple of times a week, get in their 10,000 steps and love a good night out. However - it’s a funny read with a few good plot twists and turns. Definitely worth a read but not something that blew my socks off and made me desperate to recommend as soon as I finished it.