{"product_id":"9781250769862","title":"The Switch : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Beth O'Leary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA grandmother and granddaughter swap lives in \u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e, a charming, romantic novel by Beth O’Leary, who has been hailed as “the new Jojo Moyes” (\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan UK\u003c\/i\u003e)...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some long-overdue rest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo they decide to try a two-month swap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEileen will live in London and look for love. She’ll take Leena’s flat, and learn all about casual dating, swiping right, and city neighbors. Meanwhile Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire: Eileen’s sweet cottage and garden, her idyllic, quiet village, and her little neighborhood projects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut stepping into one another's shoes proves more difficult than either of them expected. Will swapping lives help Eileen and Leena find themselves…and maybe even find true love? In Beth O'Leary's \u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e, it's never too late to change everything....or to find yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly encompasses all the humor and whimsy\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Flatshare\u003c\/i\u003e while delving into emotional topics like grief and the importance of watching out for neighbors. Charismatic Eileen stands out as the star of \u003cb\u003ethis witty, joyful show, illustrating that mature women need love, too.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] \u003cb\u003ecozy, hopeful escape\u003c\/b\u003e that will make readers laugh, cry, or feel inspired.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e was \u003cb\u003erefreshing, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e. This story has everything you could ask for: \u003cb\u003ewitty characters, strong female relationships and a view about love that’d make anyone hopeful.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eHelena Hunting, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this time of increased isolation, \u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e offers a hopeful reminder to reach out to our neighbors with an open mind. It’s a cozy, lovely story about how community matters more than ever.”\u003cbr\u003e—BookPage, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am SO LOVING \u003ci\u003eThe Switch\u003c\/i\u003e! It's so sweet and uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e and SUCH a balm in these wretched times.” \u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eMarian Keyes, internationally bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Reading this felt like checking in on old friends. \u003cb\u003eA bright, life-affirming story with beautifully rich characters.”\u003c\/b\u003e –Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Friend Zone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I loved it! It was a total joy to read.\u003c\/b\u003e I loved the concept, the relationship between Eileen and Leena and the wonderful cast of friends both in London and Yorkshire. And it was such a breath of fresh air to read about a 79-year old woman dating (and even – hurrah! – having sex!) The exact kind of thing I believe we need to see more of in books and films. Eileen gives me great hope for the future! I shall be recommending it to my friends.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eLibby Page, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lido\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Beth O’Leary:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The new Jojo Moyes.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang's \u003ci\u003eThe Kiss Quotient \u003c\/i\u003eand Sally Thorne's \u003ci\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Add this to your summer reading list...Everyone needs to devour immediately.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e—USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Set to become the romcom of the year…a \u003ci\u003eSleepless In Seattle\u003c\/i\u003e for the 21st century.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSunday Express Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The novel equivalent of a cup of hot tea.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003ci\u003e—Refinery29\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250769862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Flatiron Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40739399172302,"sku":"9781250769862","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_0725cdec-55dc-48b0-8f96-09d6ebc24831.jpg?v=1641363077","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250769862","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}