Life and Other Inconveniences: A heartfelt and emotional story from the bestselling author of TikTok sensation Pack up the Moon

"Life and Other Inconveniences" is a heart-wrenching page-turner told with warmth and humor. It follows the story of Emma London, who never thought she had anything in common with her grandmother, Genevieve. Genevieve rose from grief and built a fashion empire, but kicked Emma out when she got pregnant. When Genevieve calls for help, Emma must confront her past and the consequences of her actions. The book has received five-star reader reviews for its emotional depth and beautiful writing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Emma London never thought she had anything in common with her grandmother, Genevieve. The regal old woman came from wealthy New England stock, but that didn't protect her from life's cruelest blows: the disappearance of her young son, followed by the premature death of her husband. Genevieve rose from those ashes of grief and built a fashion empire that was respected the world over, even when it meant neglecting her other son. When Emma's own mother died, her father abandoned her on his mother's doorstep. Genevieve took Emma in and reluctantly raised her until Emma got pregnant her senior year of high school. Genevieve kicked her out with nothing but the clothes on her back.

Now Emma has built a wonderful life for herself and her teenage daughter, Riley. So what is she to do when Genevieve does the one thing Emma never expected of her and, after not speaking to her for nearly two decades, calls and asks for help?

Real readers are loving Life and Other Inconveniences:

"I'm sitting here at 3:57 am with tears running down my face trying to figure out what to put in my review to convey my feelings. For me, if a writer can bring me to true tears, it's a sign of a fantastic book.

5-star reader review:

"A truly beautiful book. I really loved reading this.

5-star reader review:

"I laughed out loud a few times, and I cried, and I felt SO MUCH for these people, this place, this world Kristan created.

5-star reader review:

"I absolutely loved this book, definitely one for my favourites list. It was everything you could want in a book, funny, sad and emotional, one of those books you want to keep reading but don't want to end.

5-star reader review:

"Kristan has done it again! Another fantastic read that had me laughing out loud, crying, and feeling all the emotions in between. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions, and I loved every minute of it."

Life and Other Inconveniences is a heart-wrenching page-turner that will leave you feeling all the emotions. Emma London never thought she had anything in common with her grandmother, Genevieve, but as the story unfolds, you will discover that they are more alike than you think. Genevieve came from a wealthy New England stock, but her life was not without its challenges. She lost her young son and her husband prematurely, leaving her to raise her other son alone. Despite the hardships, Genevieve built a fashion empire that was respected the world over.

When Emma's own mother died, her father abandoned her on his mother's doorstep. Genevieve took Emma in and reluctantly raised her until Emma got pregnant her senior year of high school. Genevieve kicked her out with nothing but the clothes on her back.

Now Emma has built a wonderful life for herself and her teenage daughter, Riley. So what is she to do when Genevieve does the one thing Emma never expected of her and, after not speaking to her for nearly two decades, calls and asks for help?

This is a story of resilience, forgiveness, and second chances. Emma has faced many obstacles in her life, but she has always managed to overcome them. She has built a successful career and a loving family, but when Genevieve calls, she is forced to confront her past and the decisions she has made.

As Emma tries to help Genevieve, she discovers that there are more secrets and lies lurking beneath the surface. She is forced to confront her own demons and the choices she has made in her life.

Life and Other Inconveniences is a beautifully written book that will touch your heart and leave you thinking long after you have finished reading it. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with emotion and suspense.

This is a book that real readers are loving. It has received numerous 5-star reviews on Goodreads, with readers praising the author's ability to bring tears to their eyes and create a truly beautiful book.

If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between, then Life and Other Inconveniences is the perfect choice. Don't miss out on this incredible story of resilience and second chances.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804993033