Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King is a perfect fit for readers who crave emotionally charged, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of love, heartache, and human connection, and are looking for a challenging and deeply moving reading experience that will linger long after the final page is turned.

I adore everything Lily King writes, and this collection was no exception. I am very grateful for this opportunity to review her work.

My first Lily King Book was Writers and Lover. I feel in love with the ruminations a of being a writer, the feelings of new love, and the dreamy delicious food descriptions. This follow up does not disappoint.

I'm such a fan of Lily King's -- she's an instant read for me after reading Writers and Lovers. I savored each of these stories. While short, they each felt fully developed and full-circle. King's writing is poetic and I often stopped reading the stories simply to re-read and re-read and re-read the words themselves.

I tried so hard to get into this book. I just could not vibe with it. I've seen some wonderful reviews but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. DNFed about 1/4 of the way through.

Really enjoyed this story collection. Her writing is lush and interesting and captivating. Eager to read more from King and will likely revisit this collection and add it to my library.

Lily King is a master of the art of fiction and her short stories are no exception. Anyone who loved "Writers and Lovers" or "Euphoria" will surely find this collection to be a treat.

A lovely story collection for fans of Writers and Lovers. It's a quiet collection, perhaps drawn from the author's earlier work, but a joy to read, especially When in Dordogne.

Not exactly for me. I was motivated, because I love other pieces written by King, but these stories did not grasp my attention.

It honestly is difficult to rate short story collections like this. Some were better than others, but I found I couldn't connect as much to this one like I have to other Lily King works. Still a decent read that I would recommend!

Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King is a captivating and introspective novel that beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. The story follows the emotional journey of its protagonist over five significant Tuesdays, each filled with profound moments of self-discovery and transformation. King's evocative writing draws readers into the depths of the characters' emotions, creating a powerful connection. With its poignant narrative and richly developed characters, Five Tuesdays in Winter is a compelling read that leaves a lasting impression. King's masterful storytelling and insightful reflections make this book a true gem for fans of introspective fiction.

3.5ish stars

This was a nice collection of short stories. I liked some of the stories, and I was neutral on many others. I didn’t really love or hate most of them; I guess I just didn’t have a strong emotional response to the majority of the narratives in this anthology. There’s interesting depth to some of them, though, and perhaps I’ll revisit them in the future while keeping my mind open about possibilities for texts to use in my classes.

Told in the intimate voices of complex, endearing characters, Five Tuesdays in Winter intriguingly subverts expectations as it explores desire, loss, jolting violence, and the inexorable tug toward love at all costs. A reclusive bookseller begins to feel the discomfort of love again. Two college roommates have a devastating middle-aged reunion. A proud old man rages powerlessly in his granddaughter's hospital room. A writer receives a visit from all the men who have tried to suppress her voice.

My first Lily King read was Writers and Lovers, and I just adored it. I loved the writing and instantly connected with the protagonist she had created. I then read an older book, Euphoria, and it was also wonderful, although very different. Five Tuesdays in Winter is a short story collection. The name of the book is the name of the second short story. Again - loved it. Each story is different but engaging - following ordinary characters dealing with common life issues and events: illness, love, violence, family conflict, acceptance, etc.. That may make the book sound dull, but due to Ms. King's brilliant writing, it is anything but. I'm very much looking forward to reading the rest of her work.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Press for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

each short story brought about a different emotions. some i liked more than others (typical) but, it does inspire me to read more by lily king.

meh. all i can say is meh.
got very boring very quickly,

- thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC.

I think I was surprised that this book was a collection of short stories. I really enjoyed them, though. Lily King is so clearly a character developer, so that even with shorter pieces, the depth of each one felt rich.

Lily King has quickly become an immediate buy for me. Her latest collection of short stories is no exception. Each beautifully written story will tug at your heartstrings in different ways as each relatable and fully realized character stumbles through love and loss.

A series of short stories told from characters with a wide range of ages. Intimate and personal, well written and a slow exploration of life and loss.

An anthology from Lily King that caught my eye as I have loved a few of Ms. King's prior novels and just had to read this. As I'm not a fan of short stories, admittedly I had a bit of a hard time with this, even though the writing, and the prose used was absolutely gorgeous. Short stories always leave me wanting more and that is what happened here, that said, I enjoyed Waiting for Charlie, which made me tear up, and Timeline about a siblings, a younger sisters who goes to stay with her brother after a bad relationship.

What is clear to me is how well Lily King understands relationships and human nature and how good she is at describing it.
3.5 Stars

Huge thanks to Grove Atlantic for the arc.