Recs if you like How to Age Disgracefully...
endearingly grumpy old people and their found families
books whose main characters are older and disillusioned with life and go on a little adventure that melts their hearts (and heals yours)
you won’t find these on wikihow
not sure i would take these books titled “how to” or “guide to” at face value but your mileage may vary.
taking suggestions, as always.
How To Write a List Title
A collection of titles that all start with "how to" that aren't actually how-to guides...suggestions welcome!
Uh Oh! Grandma’s Got a Gun!
Stories of the elderly misbehaving at astonishing rates! Murder, robbery, and fraud abound!
This list is typically focused on elderly protagonists that currently partake in crimes. I will consider books concerning elderly protagonists that committed crimes when they were younger and are dealing with the consequences later in life. Any and all crimes count, but preferential treatment is given to murder.
Pretty in Pink
Books with pink covers!
Situationally Quirky and Questioning
Short-ish Novels inviting consideration of novel characters in novel situations. Are we on a war ship? An airplane? Dedicated to a niche passion? Practicing a little known, long-ago tradition? Choosing a seemingly reasonable path in life that is nonetheless judged “unconventional” by others? Curated through my ACE lens!
the irreverent sarcasm and/or satire runs deep
books w sense of humor (or voice) that's A) so subtle and cleverly disguised you could blink and miss it B) so blatant it's like being hit over the head C) so outrageous it's honestly just absurd D) drier than the sahara desert E) rather tongue-in-cheek F) all (or at least more than one) of the above
(some are more obvious than others since some are clearly intended to be satirical and others were just written in such a dry voice it made me chortle)
Act 2: Books with Senior Citizens as MCs
Second chances, found family, cranky but comedic old folks. No 20 somethings as main character's here!
fictional how-to guides
fiction books with titles that sound like a how-to guide but teaching you something you probably don’t need to learn
Found family
Strangers form unlikely friendships that turn into family
Bad ass old people living their best lives
Twiddling their thumbs they are not. Kicking ass and taking names they are.
Wrap yourself in community and friendship
Stories about unlikely people coming together and cosy connections transforming lives.
Charming Casts & Fantastic Found Families
cozy found family reads
paloma book club
spritz, food, cats and sometimes books.
