We All Live Here : A Novel

Summary: The #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family“No one writes women of a certain age better than Jojo Moyes — and her latest novel proves that there is no time like the present to rewrite one’s own story.” —Jodi Picoult“Jojo Moyes is as wise, funny and glorious as ever with We All Live Here. She never ever disappoints.” —Lisa Jewell Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her career is in freefall and her love life is . . . complicated. So when her real dad—a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the family you thought you could never forgive might have something to teach you: about love, and what it actually means to be family.Story Locale:North London, England MODERN BLENDED FAMILY: This novel follows a family dealing with the effects of divorce in two generations—the fallout of Lila’s own failed marriage, and the lingering hurt over her parents’ divorce. But the love among these quirky family members shines through, even as they face off. So many readers will recognize their family dynamics reflected on these pages.COMPELLING FEMALE LEAD AND EXPLORATION OF WOMANHOOD: As in all her books, here Jojo gives us a strong, complex female protagonist, and an authentic sense of what midlife is like for so many women. Moyes’ incredible ability to tap into real women’s minds and experiences is on full display here.MEGA BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Moyes’ last novel, Someone Else’s Shoes, has sold more than 380k copies across formats, and her previous novel, The Giver of Stars, has sold more than 1.5 million. She has a fantastic online presence (126k+ Twitter followers, 321k Facebook author page likes, 176k Instagram followers) and stellar reviews from all the top media sources. Her works have been translated into a staggering 46 languages, across 44 territories. With more than 52.5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, and with several new films in the works, Jojo Moyes is an undisputed blockbuster author.MOYES’ FUNNIEST NOVEL YET: This is an emotionally rich, feel-good story that feels like a warm hug, and it also happens to be Moyes’ most hilarious read to date! Trust us--when Bill and Gene start bickering, you’ll be laughing out loud.Quotes:“No one writes women of a certain age better than Jojo Moyes - reminding us that we matter, even when the world tries to make us invisible. It takes a master of the craft to catalog the messy vicissitudes of life in a way that both haunts and validates the reader’s own experiences, and her latest novel proves that there is no time like the present to rewrite one’s own story.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name“Jojo Moyes is as wise, funny and glorious as ever with We All Live Here. She never ever disappoints.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True“Hilarious . . . believable and funny . . . Moyes combines the warmth of an Annabel Monaghan rom-com with the humanity of a Catherine Newman novel, creating a story that will provoke tears and laughter. [We All Live Here is] a moving, realistic look at one woman’s post-divorce family life that manages to be both poignant and funny.”—Kirkus, starred review“Big-hearted and funny, a story about mistakes, forgiveness and moving on. . . about family — what defines it, how it morphs, how it hurts us, how it sustains us.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune“Wise, funny, and compassionate.” —BookReporter“We All Live Here is so funny, touching, and full of wisdom: Jojo Moyes at her very best.” —Sophie Kinsella, New York Times bestselling author of The Burnout“The best book she has ever written . . . mature, compassionate, wise.” —Marian Keyes, international bestselling author of My Favorite Mistake “Warm, witty and wonderful. We All Live Here is a story of family and friendship, of love, compassion and, most importantly, a timely reminder of what truly matters most. The kind of book you smile at while reading.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the DarkAuthor Bio: Jojo Moyes is the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Someone Else’s Shoes, The Giver of Stars, Still Me, Paris for One and Other Stories, After You, One Plus One, The Girl You Left Behind, Me Before You, The Last Letter from Your Lover, The Horse Dancer, Night Music, Silver Bay, The Ship of Brides, and The Peacock Emporium. Also a screenwriter, Jojo lives in London, England.Author Residence: London, EnglandAuthor Hometown: London