The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot: A Summer Beach Read by Marianne Croni

Description: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin "A beautiful debut, funny, tender, and animated by a willingness to confront lifes obstacles and find a way to survive. . . . It celebrates friendship, finds meaning in difficulty and lets the reader explore dark places while always allowing for the possibility of light. Lenni and Margot are fine companions for all our springtime journeys."--Harpers Bazaar, UK A charming, fiercely alive and disarmingly funny debut novel in the vein of John Green, Rachel Joyce, and Jojo Moyes--a brave testament to the power of living each day to the fullest, a tribute to the stories that we live, and a reminder of our unlimited capacity for friendship and love.An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Seventeen-year-old Lenni Pettersson lives on the Terminal Ward at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. Though the teenager has been told shes dying, she still has plenty of living to do. Joining the hospitals arts and crafts class, she meets the magnificent Margot, an 83-year-old, purple-pajama-wearing, fruitcake-eating rebel, who transforms Lenni in ways she never imagined.As their friendship blooms, a world of stories opens for these unlikely companions who, between them, have been alive for one hundred years. Though their days are dwindling, both are determined to leave their mark on the world. With the help of Lennis doting palliative care nurse and Father Arthur, the hospitals patient chaplain, Lenni and Margot devise a plan to create one hundred paintings showcasing the stories of the century they have lived--stories of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of unexpected tenderness and pure joy.Though the end is near, life isnt quite done with these unforgettable women just yet.Delightfully funny and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot reminds us of the preciousness of life as it considers the legacy we choose to leave, how we influence the lives of others even after were gone, and the wonder of a friendship that transcends time.From the beautiful cover to the heart-warming story, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot is a book that will touch your soul and make you appreciate the beauty of life. This literary fiction novel is one of the best books of all time, and its perfect for anyone who loves novels about love, grief, and friendship. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Marianne Cronin was born in 1990 and grew up in Warwickshire. After gaining her PhD in applied linguistics, she worked in academia until becoming a writer. Her first novel, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, published by Harper Perennial in 2021, was shortlisted for a Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction, and received the American Library Association Alex Award. She lives in the Midlands with her family and her cat. Review "With a sensibility thats as compassionate and quirky as those of her two indelible heroines, Marianne Cronin offers a deceptively lighthearted response to lifes heaviest questions. As Lenni and Margot leave their mark on one another, so too does this tearjerker of a book leave its mark on the reader." -- Kathleen Rooney, author of Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk and Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey "Graceful, intelligent, beautiful writing. Full of wisdom and kindness. It is just the kind of book I adore." -- Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep"Sharp and funny, warm and wise, a remarkable friendship sparks two lifetimes of shared stories in one unforgettable book. I loved it." -- Jess Kidd, author of Himself"Gorgeously poignant novel . . . unexpectedly funny, touching and so uplifting." -- Good Housekeeping"A gorgeous, heartbreaking story readers wont soon forget." -- Elle (Most Anticipated Books of 2021)"With its uplifting message, the story is both poignant and also comical." -- Cosmopolitan (20 Books Youre Going to Want to Read this Summer)"A beautiful debut, funny, tender, and animated by a willingness to confront lifes obstacles and find a way to survive. . . . It celebrates friendship, finds meaning in difficulty and lets the reader explore dark places while always allowing for the possibility of light. Lenni and Margot are fine companions for all our springtime journeys." -- Harpers Bazaar, UK (Author of the Month)"Cronin has just struck the right balance between sensitivity and sentimentality, making her one of those admirable writers who does exceptionally fine work both celebrating life and addressing death." -- Booklist"You need a hanky to hand for this exquisite story of friendship . . . Their story is the most beautifully written love letter to friendship, managing to make you laugh and cry uncontrollably. Its quite simply brilliant!" -- Woman & Home, UK"This multi-generational novel about friendship is something special: moving, joyful, and life-affirming." -- Good Housekeeping, UK (Book of the Month)"Glorious debut about friendship . . . Touching, honest, and funny." -- Prima (Book of the Month)"A heart-warming story about how friendship can grow between people of different generations." -- BBC"A beautiful, tender ode to friendship, love and our chosen legacies." -- Washington Post (Best Feel-Good Books of 2021)"Cronins characters are fully drawn, and chime together to tell a sweet story about connection, loss, and living." -- Irish Times"Cronins touching debut is a joyous celebration of friendship, love, and life." -- Publishers Weekly"Marianne Cronins first novel brims with so much life. . . . With love and tenderness on every page, this imaginative novel is a joy to read." -- BookPage (starred review)"After meeting in the terminal wards art class, two women (one 17 and one 83) bond through life, love and friendship in this Uplifting and heartstring-tugging story." -- Parade (Ultimate Summer Reading List) Review Quote "You need a hanky to hand for this exquisite story of friendship . . . Their story is the most beautifully written love letter to friendship, managing to make you laugh and cry uncontrollably. Its quite simply brilliant!" Details ISBN0063090627 Author Marianne Cronin Short Title The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0063090627 ISBN-13 9780063090620 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-06-01 Pages 496 Edition Description Large type / large print edition DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-06-01 Subtitle A Summer Beach Read Imprint US Harper Large Print Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138845129;

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