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Laurie Colwin

Happy All the Time

Happy All the Time

A heartwarming 1978 novel by Laurie Colwin about the lives and relationships of two couples in New York City.

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  • Sarah Beck
    Sarah BeckFirst to rec

    “endearing characters going through the stuff of life. love love love.”

    7
  • Danielle
    Danielle

    “the sweetest world to inhabit with prose that felt safe, comforting, and joyful. like laying on a blanket in the sun or having a nice bowl of soup. she gives loving words about the craft of domesticity through Holly. made me feel more dignified and less guilty about serving dinners for men in contemporary life.”

    121
  • Hannah Quinlan
    Hannah Quinlan

    “If you’re a lover of all things Sally Rooney, Dolly Alderton, and books like Eleanor Oliphante or the Importance of Being Ernest, add this to your repertoire. The easiest read that feels like you’re just visiting with old friends. This book taught me that everyone’s definition of love and how they want to be loved is different. After reading it I got a strange urge to write a book report…and recommend it to anyone looking for their next read!”

    21

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