Katherine Heiny

"A wise, bighearted, boundlessly joyful novel of love, disaster, and unconventional family from the celebrated author of Standard Deviation"--

Early Morning Riser

did not enjoy this one bit but still find myself thinking about it over a year after reading it. what’s that about

smilla

corny but v readable, sweet. dont normally read things like this but enjoyed!

Orla Kilroy

Jeannette Ordas

This was a lovely read - so many wonderful turns-of-phrase and every character had their charm. My only gripe was that it was a little bit too quirky? Every character was just a bit too precious? Still, a fun and comfortable summer read. 4.5 stars.

Basically Gilmore girls but make it Midwestern

Christina Rose Sullivan

Cheri McElroy

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 rounded up.

This is the story of Jane, Agra her in a small town In Minnesota, and her love for Duncan and other quirky characters she meets. It’s slow, character-driven, witty and poignant. I enjoyed it.

Moray Lyle McIntosh

Katherine Heiny has a knack for describing small moments that can make you jolt with recognition. Often it's with a cringe and often with a laugh. She's an excellent observer of character and interactions, finding hilarity in the mundane. Early Morning Riser presents us with young teacher Jane who had moved to a small town where everybody knows everything and everything about them too. She quickly falls for Duncan, the handsome, laid-back carpenter but just as quickly realises that she's the latest in a long line of women who have fallen for his charms. Not least his ex-wife Aggie. With a difficult mother of her own and a quirky mandolin-playing best friend and, James life is ripe for Heiny's insightful but affectionate humour. It's funny and peppered with sad, tender moments, usually centred on Jimmy, Duncan's winning "slow learning" assistant who finds an easy place in everyone's heart. It's a warm, ultimately kind picture about the passing of life and the significance of small, everyday encounters.

Early Morning Riser

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