As a fan of Louise Miller's previous novel, I was worried she couldn't pull off another winner but I'm so happy to say she did! I loved this novel with its small-town feel and quirky characters. The story of two sisters who come together after being left some land and now they must decide what to do but also must take in what the town wants and what will be best for them.
I loved how both sisters are so different but that's what makes this novel so good we see how they balance each other out. We also see love and forgiveness and I loved the community and how they are all a tight-knit group of people who are more like family. I also love that the main character is a woman in her 40's and still trying to make her way in life, something I can fully relate to. This is a feel good cozy read that I highly recommend.

I spent several days in small-town Guthrie, Vermont by way of Louise Miller’s The Late Bloomers’ Club. There, I lived the life of Nora Huckleberry, 42 years old, divorced and living in the same town where she grew up, running the diner that her parents founded, being practical and looking out for everyone but herself.
When the woman known as Peggy the Cake Lady crashes her car into a tree, Nora’s once-predictable life is challenged by co-inheriting Peggy’s vast property with her artistic, flighty sister desperate for money and eager to sell to a vast corporation for a new big-box store. Nora loves the town, loves her life, and finds herself drawn to the big-box store location scout even as she is adamant about keeping the community intact, honoring tradition and relationships, and figuring out her own next steps in life.
The story flows quickly with fascinating twists and discoveries made all the more powerful as Nora learns that the people everyone thinks they know are not only what is shared with the town.
Here’s why I so enjoyed the book: I got to live inside a likeable person doing her best in tumultuous times, paddling mightily through rifts, disasters, and delights. Nora is a wonderfully developed person, so vivid and consistent that she feels like someone I know.
What’s more, I got to live in small-town Vermont. I lived the daily banter at the diner, the hand-to-mouth existence of an area that lives by tourism. I attended a town hall meeting with tiny squabbles and monumental challenges, swigging from a flask of margaritas made double strong, smelling the kettle corn sold by the Girl Scouts. I ached at heartfelt attempts to rescue Peggy’s border collie, gone feral since the car accident. When Nora discovers magnificent sculptures on Peggy’s property and later finds a magical-seeming pond, I splashed in the water, admired the art created from scavenged thumbtacks, soda cans, and wire.
Miller writes sensual, writes fully-embodied scenes rich with sight, sounds, touch. The characters are fully themselves, alive in what they say and do.
She does not pull punches — on anyone or anything. Whether the issue is end of life care, finding a love relationship, small town life including a tomato and corn festival complete with a tug-of-war, big business versus small town, she shines a bright, compassionate light upon all.
While my writer mind kept track of beats and dark moments, it was easily shushed in favor of reading a wonderful story, artfully done and deeply satisfying.
I miss Guthrie. I miss Nora. I miss everyone, everything, everywhere in this lively, vivid, terrific story.
There’s a 5-star review right there. I’m homesick for a place I’ve never been — by way of a wonderful novel.

Title: The Late Bloomers’ Club
Author: Louise Miller
Genre: Fictions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Nora owns the Miss Guthrie Diner and is happy with serving up tasty food and knowing her regulars’ orders. But when she and her rebellious sister Kit, an aspiring filmmaker, inherit Peggy the Cake Lady’s home and land unexpectedly, the diner isn’t the only thing on her plate.

Kit is happy when she finds out Peggy was in talks to sell to a big developer, but Nora’s not so sure, and the small town is divided over the issues, voicing their opinions to Nora everywhere she goes. The developer’s representative, Elliot, isn’t what she expected either, and soon Nora is torn between the good of the town, Peggy’s hidden secrets, and her own wishes. Finding Freckles, Peggy’s missing dog, is the one thing she can solve.
I enjoyed The Late Bloomers’ Club quite a bit. It’s not a face-paced novel, but the gradually unfolding storyline is so fitting for this small-town drama. The setting is very well-done and felt like small towns I’ve known. Nora and Kit are great characters, and the contrast between them is vibrant and vivid. This is a lovely read. Oh, and maybe don’t read it while you’re hungry or cake-less.

Louise Miller loves baking and writing and is an art school dropout. The Late Bloomers’ Club is her newest novel.

(Galley provided by Penguin Group Viking/Pamela Dorman Books in exchange for an honest review.)

loved Louise Miller’s The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living so I was so excited to read The Late Bloomers’ Club and it did not disappoint! A delightful book about small towns, sisters, a swoony romance and lots of delicious food! It is such a great summer read! If you love books about family, food and fun, this book is for you!!!
A perfect book club read!

I was so excited to read Miller's second novel and this did not disappoint. The character development was done well. A charming novel about small town life and sisters.

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By: Leigh Davis | July 26, 2018 12:00 am
So little time — so many books! This month we have double coverage of women’s fiction recommendations with both June and July books. So let’s dive in!
Little Big Love by Katy Regan
What it’s about:
Ten-year-old Zac Hutchinson collects facts: Octopuses have three hearts, Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth.But no one will tell him the one thing he wants to know most: who his father is and where he went.
When Zac’s mother, Juliet, inadvertently admits that his dad is the only man she’s ever loved, Zac decides he is going to find him and deliver his mom the happily ever after she deserves.
But Liam Jones left for a reason, and as Zac searches for clues of his father, Juliet begins to rebuild what shattered on the day that was at once the happiest and most heartbreaking of her life.
Told through the eyes of Zac, Juliet, and grandfather Mick, Little Big Love is a layered, heartfelt, utterly satisfying story about family, love, and the secrets that can define who we are.
The right stuff: Zac is adorable! Complex family relationship is compelling, and point of view creates an ideal story. A winner!
The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland
What it’s about:
Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never, ever show you.
Into her hiding place – the bookstore where she works — come a poet, a lover, and three suspicious deliveries.
Someone has found out about her mysterious past. Will Loveday survive her own heartbreaking secrets?
The right stuff: Marketed as a bibliophile delight, and it is true! Loveday will capture your heart as you become engrossed in the story of her guarding her own heart — from disappointment and betrayal. Wonderful backdrop romance as her Prince Charming helps break down the walls.
The Lido by Libby Page
What it’s about:
Rosemary Peterson has lived in Brixton, London, all her life but everything is changing.
The library where she used to work has closed. The family grocery store has become a trendy bar. And now the lido, an outdoor pool where she’s swum daily since its opening, is threatened with closure by a local housing developer. It was at the lido that Rosemary escaped the devastation of World War II; here she fell in love with her husband, George; here she found community during her marriage and since George’s death.
Twentysomething Kate Matthews has moved to Brixton and feels desperately alone. A once promising writer, she now covers forgettable stories for her local paper. That is, until she’s assigned to write about the lido’s closing. Soon Kate’s portrait of the pool focuses on a singular woman: Rosemary. And as Rosemary slowly opens up to Kate, both women are nourished and transformed in ways they never thought possible.
The right stuff: This book has been compared to Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove because of its heartwarming theme of multigenerational relationships. It’s a marvelous flashback romance and features a developing one. There’s also a Goliath theme — a little guy against big business.
Ain’t She a Peach by Molly Harper
What it’s about:
An Atlanta ex-cop comes to sleepy Lake Sackett, Georgia, seeking peace and quiet—but he hasn’t bargained on falling for Frankie, the cutest coroner he’s ever met.
Frankie McCready talks to dead people. Not like a ghost whisperer or anything—but it seems rude to embalm them and not at least say hello.
Fortunately, at the McCready Family Funeral Home & Bait Shop, Frankie’s eccentricities fit right in. Lake Sackett’s embalmer and county coroner, Frankie’s goth styling and passion for nerd culture mean she’s not your typical Southern girl, but the McCreadys are hardly your typical Southern family.
The right stuff: The funeral home and bait shop combo is pure quirkiness, and it works! Frankie’s eccentricity is too droll. Plenty of romance. Southern idiosyncrasies at their most amusing.
The Late Bloomers’ Club by Louise Miller
What it’s about:
Nora, the owner of the Miss Guthrie Diner, is perfectly happy serving up apple cider donuts, coffee, and eggs-any-way-you-like-em to her regulars, and she takes great pleasure in knowing exactly what’s “the usual.” But her life is soon shaken when she discovers she and her free-spirited, younger sister Kit stand to inherit the home and land of the town’s beloved cake lady, Peggy Johnson.
Kit, an aspiring—and broke—filmmaker thinks her problems are solved when she and Nora find out Peggy was in the process of selling the land to a big-box developer before her death. The people of Guthrie are divided—some want the opportunities the development will bring, while others are staunchly against any change—and they aren’t afraid to leave their opinions with their tips.
Time is running out, and the sisters need to make a decision soon. But Nora isn’t quite ready to let go of the land, complete with a charming farmhouse, an ancient apple orchard and the clues to a secret life that no one knew Peggy had. Troubled by the conflicting needs of the town, and confused by her growing feelings towards Elliot, the big-box developer’s rep, Nora throws herself into solving the one problem that everyone in town can agree on—finding Peggy’s missing dog, Freckles.
The right stuff: Miller does a wonderful job of showcasing the complex relationships we have with our siblings and how to lose the judgment and accept differences. Great sense of community, too!
The Lost Queen of Crocker County by Elizabeth Leiknes
What it’s about:
Crocker County crowns a new Corn Queen every year, but Jane Willow’s the one you would remember. She can’t forget Iowa, either. Even though she fled to LA to become a film critic years ago, home was always there behind her.
But when a family tragedy happens, she’s forced to drive back to Crocker County. The rolling farmlands can’t much hide the things she left behind: the best friend she abandoned who now runs a meatloaf hotline, the childhood front porch that sits hauntingly empty, and that fiasco of a Corn Fest that spun her life in a different direction.
Before Jane can escape her past a second time, disaster strikes, and she will have to find a way to right her mistakes and save herself from her regrets. An unflinchingly love letter to the Midwest that unfolds through a celebration of movies, this ferociously endearing novel brings home the saving grace of second chances.
The right stuff: Pure delight for film buffs. Riveting story of small-town girl transformed into mocking, skeptical sophisticate until she returns home and finds the courage to forgive herself and “make it right.” Strong multifaceted heroine. Wonderful “Believe So” theme.
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin
What it’s about:
Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a fortune selling his tech business, and their adored son has been accepted to Princeton.
Yet sometimes the middle-class small-town girl in Nina wonders if she’s strayed from the person she once was.
Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter, Lyla. His road has been lonely, long, and hard, but he finally starts to relax after Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, Nashville’s most prestigious private school.
Amid so much wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn’t always fit in—and her overprotective father doesn’t help—but in most ways, she’s a typical teenaged girl, happy and thriving.
Then, one photograph, snapped in a drunken moment at a party, changes everything. As the image spreads like wildfire, the Windsor community is instantly polarized, buzzing with controversy and assigning blame.
At the heart of the lies and scandal, Tom, Nina, and Lyla are forced together—all questioning their closest relationships, asking themselves who they really are, and searching for the courage to live a life of true meaning.
The right stuff: Giffin combines today’s relevant themes of boys will be boys, the impact of social media and the MeToo movement into a compelling read.
Dreams of Falling by Karen White
What it’s about:
On the banks of the North Santee River stands a moss-draped oak that was once entrusted with the dreams of three young girls. Into the tree’s trunk, they placed their greatest hopes, written on ribbons, for safekeeping—including the most important one: Friends forever, come what may.
But life can waylay the best of intentions….
Nine years ago, a humiliated Larkin Lanier fled Georgetown, South Carolina, knowing she could never go back. But when she finds out that her mother has disappeared, she realizes she has no choice but to return to the place she both loves and dreads—and to the family and friends who never stopped wishing for her to come home.
Ivy, Larkin’s mother, is discovered badly injured and unconscious in the burned-out wreckage of her ancestral plantation home. No one knows why Ivy was there, but as Larkin digs for answers, she uncovers secrets kept for nearly fifty years—whispers of love, sacrifice, and betrayal—that lead back to three girls on the brink of womanhood who found their friendship tested in the most heartbreaking ways.
The right stuff: This one is everything you’ve come to expect from a Karen White book. Strong female friendships, a second chance at love and a great family mystery! (See an excerpt on HEA from Dreams of Falling.)
The Life Lucy Knew by Karma Brown
What it’s about:
After hitting her head, Lucy Sparks awakens in the hospital to a shocking revelation: the man she’s known and loved for years—the man she recently married—is not actually her husband. In fact, they haven’t even spoken since their breakup four years earlier. The happily-ever-after she remembers in vivid detail—right down to the dress she wore to their wedding—is only one example of what her doctors call a false memory: recollections Lucy’s mind made up to fill in the blanks from the coma.
Her psychologist explains the condition as honest lying, because while Lucy’s memories are false, they still feel incredibly real. Now she has no idea which memories she can trust—a devastating experience not only for Lucy, but also for her family, friends and especially her devoted boyfriend, Matt, whom Lucy remembers merely as a work colleague.
When the life Lucy believes she had slams against the reality she’s been living for the past four years, she must make a difficult choice about which life she wants to lead, and who she really is.
The right stuff: An imaginative (and horrifying) plot of memories that are not truly memories. Strong romance and a true happy ending!
Leigh Davis is a former contributor to Heroes and Heartbreakers. When she is not reading, she’s usually outside throwing balls to her insatiable dogs. She loves hearing and talking about great books. You can connect with her on Twitter and Goodreads.
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THE LATE BLOOMERS' CLUB by Louise Miller is a light, gentle read and focuses on two adult sisters, Nora and Kit, who grew up in a small town called Guthrie in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. As background, the sisters lost their mother to cancer when they were just 13 and 5 years old so Nora had to shoulder much of the responsibility of raising Kit and helping her Dad run the family diner. Now 42 and recently divorced from a high school sweetheart, Nora still lives in town and runs the family diner, but she feels a bit trapped by both the town's and her younger sister's expectations. Kit is much more of a free spirit and makes a surprising visit home with her latest romantic interest, Max, who also works on her current creative project to be a filmmaker and director. Both sisters face financial difficulties which they may be able to solve due to an unexpected inheritance of property from Peggy Johnson, the local "cake lady." Yes, there is an attractive developer who wants to buy the land and build a big box store. And, of course, some of the small town residents welcome the progress while others (including Nora) worry about its impact on a quaint and comforting way of life.

The sisters' relationship ebbs and flows in this story as they both struggle to balance their needs for a creative outlet with economic reality. Hidden talents from cake bakers, artists, and an orchardist appear which reinforce the novel's multiple messages about how little we sometimes know those close to us and about the importance of living in the moment and following one's passion. Miller does an excellent job of evoking warmth through a sense of community and place in THE LATE BLOOMERS' CLUB with passages like this one: "Bring your family on a hayride through the sugar bush between the McCracken farm and the Sugar Maple Inn. Hop on at either location. Pumpkin cookies and sweet rolls, along with hot cider, tea and coffee will be served at the inn. Pick your own pumpkin at the McCracken farm. Saturdays and Sundays, 10-3, until the leaves have passed." Guthrie sounds like a wonderful, welcoming place, doesn’t it?

I devoured Louise Miller debut novel, The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living (if you have read it, it’s a MUST READ) and since finishing that book I have been eagerly been anticipating her next novel!! Well the wait is officially over and I am ecstatic to say it I loved it!

The Late Bloomers’ Club follows sisters Nora and Kit, who find themselves in an unforeseen situation. Ultimately the ladies have to make a major joint decision which proves to be easier said than done! While debating their options they have to take into account their beloved town, their dreams (which are very different), their significant (or possible) others and an spirited dog (just to name a few)!

I purposely waited to read this book until I was on vacation because I knew it would be a sure thing for me! Louise Miller has a gift for writing novels with the most endearing characters which immediately pull you into the storyline and have you hooked until the end. I found the storyline perfectly paced and found myself not wanting this book to end. The Late Bloomers’ Club is a 4.5 star read that I highly recommend to everyone! Louise Miller is an author I keep on my reading radar - I already can’t wait for her next novel!

I loved the way Louise let this book unfold. I was hooked from page one until the last page. I loved the cover so much -- the setting and especially the story of two sisters who are completely different. There were times I laughed out loud.

Please don't judge this book by its cover like I did. I think it's supposed to make you think of the country. It takes place in the present tense and biking isn't a big theme.

Anyway, the story is about a woman in a small town who unexpectedly inherits a farm from an elderly neighbor along with with her sister. The two must decide if they should sell out to a big box developer, which threatens to damage the small town charm they love. Baking is involved. A dog goes missing. An adorable romance blossoms. Town hall meetings play out. There's a fire. It's kind of like a big, beautiful episode of Gilmore Girls with a completely different cast of characters. Lot's of little threads weave together to make a satisfying summer read.

Life doesn’t always turn out like you expect. For Nora – a string have choices, both good and bad, have led her to the place in live that is now her ‘normal’. After losing her parents, Nora and her sister were faced with the hard decisions that plague many about how to get the bills paid. With mounting debt from doctor and nursing home bills, Nora and her sister made the decision to sell their family home and many belongings. It was the only decision that they found to remedy their debt, and leave Kit able to pay her sister for her half of the family diner.

Miss Gutherie Diner is the ‘core’ of Nora’s family. It was the place her mother and father worked to establish a family income. A place that many in their community looked to for comfort food and neighborhood gossip. Most of all – it was a place that gave Nora’s life the purpose to continue when life didn’t always turn out the way it was supposed to. The diner was the key to Nora’s livelihood and provided an income after Nora’s divorce.

A new twist in life has left Nora spellbound and in a place of ‘limbo’. After the sudden death of Peggy ‘The Cake Lady’ Johson, Nora found herself once again faced with the intense task of making those monumental life decisions once more. Peggy left more than her cake business and property to Nora and Kit. There was also a ‘deal’ that was on the table between Peggy and a large ‘big box’ business that would have epic repercussions on this quaint little town. Leaving people divided on where the future of this town should lie. There are still more surprises in store for Nora. None of which was more surprising than a secret life of Peggy’s that would leave Nora with more on her plate than one would ever expect.

Small town life just became more interesting in The Late Bloomers’ Club. There is nothing like being thrown a curveball in life that is so epic, everything in your life is about to change. This is the reality that faces Nora when Peggy ‘The Cake Lady’ passes away. A newly inherited farm is turning into more than anyone could have bargained for when the mysteries of Peggy’s life begin to unravel.

From Freckles the dog, to the baking of these amazing sounding cakes….everything in Gutherie, Vermont pulls you into this stand alone novel. One thing that I also found interesting about this book, Nora has already experienced so much in life. Love, loss, and the death of her parents drive Nora to make Miss Gutheries’ Diner the hot spot in town. A genuine and engaging book about small town life and the hurdles that you face when obstacles affect those around you.

The Late Bloomers’ Club is more than a ‘chick lit’ or women’s fiction book. It’s a journey to discovery, understanding, and living the best life that you can given the circumstances you face. I really enjoyed diving into the lives of the characters in Gutherie, and look forward to experiencing more from the author!!

A delightful story about a small-town diner owner in Vermont. It will make you want to eat cake.

*Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Anyone who likes women’s fiction should give Louise Miller’s novels a try. In my opinion, her debut book and this one are both excellent examples of the genre.

The Late Bloomer’s Club returns readers to Guthrie, Vermont, an idyllic New England town. The story is narrated by Nora Huckleberry, the owner of the town’s beloved diner. When she and her sister Kit inherit the property of a neighbor, Nora must choose whether she will give in to Kit’s desire to sell the land to a company that builds big box stores. Nora has lived her life caring for others, including her sister, and now she must decide what’s best for the entire town of Guthrie, a decision that is complicated by her attraction to the company’s representative, Elliot. But what’s best for the town may not be best for Nora, and at 42, Nora’s starting to wonder—when does she get to start living her life for herself?

This is a gentle read, as you might expect from a book where a major plot point involves trying to find a lost dog. Guthrie itself is one of those fictional places that’s just too good to be true; I picture it as kind of like Stars Hallow from Gilmore Girls (although the town’s population isn’t nearly as quirky as the folks on the TV show). While it seems like Nora and Kit should really be butting heads about their decision to sell, the conflict between them is relatively mild, muted by their genuine affection for each other. Most of the conflict in the book is internal, as Nora tries to figure out what she wants to do for others and for herself. Even the sweet romance between Nora and Elliot is very low key.

So, it’s maybe not the right choice for anyone looking for a book filled with drama and angst, but I’d recommend it to readers looking for a feel-good women’s fiction novel.

A copy of this book was provided through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

I inadvertently clicked on the netgalley widget in an email when trying to read the synopsis... not downloading or reviewing, but thank you!

Louise Miller takes us back to Guthrie, Vermont in The Late Bloomer's Club, and this book is very nearly as charming as the author's debut, The City Baker's Guide to Country Living. I loved the small town setting (felt like I was watching Gilmore Girls while reading the town meeting scenes), the passion of the town's residents for their community, and of course, Nora. While she drove me nuts at times while reading (she could be a real doormat for her sister), she was the kind of character that really resonates- not everyone feels like they've accomplished everything by middle age, and Nora struggles with the things she's lost more than appreciating what she has. With some mouthwatering food descriptions (I need grilled cheese, fries, and cake, stat), this book really hit on almost all the things I love in a book. Great characters, fabulous setting, and a satisfying story.

In 2016, Louise Miller arrived on the scene with her debut novel, The City Baker's Guide to Country Living. It was an instant favorite of mine, so I was thrilled to check out her sophomore novel. Seeing that her debut set the bar, this one lived up to my expectations.

Louise takes us back to the fictional town of Guthrie, Vermont. The descriptions make the town come to life and everything is easy to visualize. I could practically taste all the food as it was being described. The diner setting gave off the feel of the movie Waitress.

I really enjoyed the relationships and dynamics between the characters, whether it was Nora and Kit, Nora and Max, Nora and Elliot, Kit and Max, Nora and Fern, Fern and Charlie, etc. There were some great intimate moments, whether they were about family, friendship, or romance. Even though Peggy passes away at the beginning of the story, her presence is felt throughout. Nora is a very sympathetic character whom I found instantly relatable. I could easily see us hanging out as friends.

With all the surprises being thrown into the story, I didn't feel that it was predictable at all. I enjoyed not knowing what was in store. Although the ending tied up nicely, I enjoyed where everything led and was glad for the ending Louise gave us. I enjoyed being back in Guthrie and revisiting with characters from City Baker. However, you should definitely read that novel first (and you will be glad you did), as there are some spoilers in regards to what Livvy is up to these days.

Overall, another delicious comfort read. I already can't wait for whatever Louise comes up with next. Perhaps she'll take Kit's story even further...

Movie casting ideas:
Nora: Emily Deschanel
Kit: Alison Brie
Elliot: Paul Adelstein
Max: John Patrick Amedori
Charlie: Nick Offerman
Fern: Cara Buono
Sean: Oliver Hudson

I got an email about this book and clicked on the link, thinking it would take me to a description of the book. Instead, it took me to the pre-approved widget, which I didn't intend to download.

*I also couldn't submit this without a star rating. Which is obviously inaccurate as I haven't read the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written, engaging cozy mystery. Loved the characters of Nora and Kit, two sisters with wildly different personalities but totally devoted to each other and the small town of Guthrie. Louise Miller's background as pastry chef comes into play as she offers vivid descriptions of pastries and delicious treats. More importantly, her skill at creating complex characters and exploring their motives makes her a world-class cozy author. I look forward to more books in this terrific series.

I picked this book because of how much I enjoyed The City Baker's Guide to Country Living. I didn't like this one quite as much, but it was still a terrific read. My favorite stories are set in small towns with quirky characters. They also include farmhouses and family-owned restaurants. I enjoyed the relationship angst between the two sisters and was very intrigued to watch the story unfold as they worked out their dilemmas. This is one great read. Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance copy.

Cute story though it bogged down a little at times. It was not what I expected based on the title, though an interesting concept.. Enjoyable read.