Growing Old Disgracefully: The BRAND NEW hilarious and touching novel from Karen King for 2026

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A BRAND NEW screamingly-funny story from bestselling author of The Old Gals' Bucket List , Karen King☀️ Perfect for fans of Dawn French, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh 💖🎉 ‘Aren’t you a bit old to live in a house-share?’ When Nancy’s husband disappears to ‘find himself’ on a worldwide tour, just before he’s due to retire, she’s devastated to find he’s left her penniless. She has the house though… and so she does the only thing she can. She finds lodgers. Her sister Val thinks it’s a mad idea, but Nancy’s sure it’ll be fine, as long as she doesn’t have anyone young and chaotic, so she selects three lodgers of similar age to her. But she soon realises that life model Jackie, fortune teller Phyllis, and ageing rocker Marvin might be a more crazy group than teenagers would be. What’s more… they’re determined to help Nancy find her own wild side! Don’t miss this hilarious, uplifting story about how it’s never too late to find the fun in life Readers love Karen King ‘ Beautifully uplifting and full of joy … Full of warmth, loads of fun and hugely enjoyable with that all important uplifting ending .’ Bestselling author, Kate Galley ‘ A cosy, inspiring read of new love and fresh opportunities .’ Bestselling author, Maddie Please ‘ So good that I just didn’t want it to end .’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Such a good fun read!... A wonderfully written read that showcases the strength, compassion and tenacity of the older generation and that it’s never too late to take a chance, try something new and enjoy the life you deserve! A genuinely wholesome empowering read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! {::} … Such an uplifting and escapist story. There was family drama, love, romance and friendship and I am so glad that I went along for the ride .’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I adored this book! Perfect for anyone looking for a cozy, lighthearted, funny read… It is really never too late to go after what you want , find true happiness, and start living life for you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A perfect beach read … light hearted, fast paced, easy to read, and filled with funny moments .’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An absolute joy to read. It completely absorbed me from the very beginning … A perfect summer read… Heartwarming and inspiring.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Touching, uplifting and totally relatable. Imagine a story where Thelma and Louise had a happy ending, and you’re on the right track .’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Is Growing Old Disgracefully: The BRAND NEW hilarious and touching novel from Karen King for 2026 appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This lighthearted comedy follows a woman in her 60s who takes in eccentric lodgers after her husband abandons her. Contains mild language and themes of divorce/abandonment, but focuses on friendship, humor, and finding joy later in life.