4 stars for Lydia, Daphne, and the entire Mandel(a) Community Center crew! 

This is my second Clare Pooley read and I simply adore the way she makes found family such a prominent part of her stories. Chaos and laughter abound when a middle-aged woman and the group of septuagenarians from her newly created seniors club cross paths with a teenage father and his eight-month-old daughter. 

Alongside all the book's humor and wit, Pooley's characters are battling a range of true to life problems - loneliness, loss, and gang culture to name a few - and have flaws that make them feel real. At it's core, this story is a reminder that growing old doesn't have to mean slowing down, and community is an important part of life, no matter your age. 

Thank you to Penguin Group Viking, Pamela Dorman Books, and NetGalley for the digital ARC to review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own. 

How to Age Disgracefully is out June 2024!