Jojo Moyes latest novel, We All Live Here is a story about family, loss, love, and starting over. It describes the messiness in life that some readers will find relatable and really enjoy. The book flows good like all of Moyes' novels and bring a sense of warmth with the characters. We All Live Here is not my favorite of of this author (check out Me Before You), but it's a solid book that I enjoyed reading. I took off several stars for the use of "GD" , which I find offensive and unnecessary but otherwise the language and plot are fairly clean.

Thank you NetGalley for a preview!

Jojo Moyes has done it again! To be totally honest, I don't think I've ever disliked anything I've read of hers. I absolutely loved Someone Else's Shoes, and I feel like We All Live Here was kind of similar, in the best way possible. Lila's a bit of a messy, her family is far from perfect, but I cared about her almost immediately. I loved the dynamic between her dads, and her life was really funny and interesting. I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. I even read it in the pool! This was a really great book and I'm excited to recommend it to patrons and friends. Thank you NetGalley and Pamela Dorman Books for this ARC!

Jojo Moyes is a phenomenal writer. Her writing is smooth and delicious like a whole milk latte. You settle down in your favorite chair knowing you will be there two hours later, absorbed in the world she has created. This book left me with a numb backside and a warm glow inside.
Yet Lila the main character was slightly annoying. I appreciate in order to create some humor you need a charming yet ditsy main character who blunders her way through life creating a little mayhem. And I didn’t hold that against Lila. What I struggled with was the intense self-centered thinking and the inability to really consider anyone else’s feelings. Thankfully the characters around Lila were funny, sweet, quirky and more likable. Sorry Lila, you would not be on my Christmas card list.
Another solid offering from Jojo Moyes. Long may she write!
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Lila Kennedy, author, is really struggling with her new book. Her best seller was all about how to have a great marriage. Shortly after publication, her husband left her and moved in with another woman who was expecting his baby. Lila’s kind of stuck on a sequel to her first publication, for obvious reasons. And on top of that, her mother was tragically hit by a bus. So, her husband moved out, her step-father moved in and she has a difficult teenager and a younger daughter she’s trying to juggle. As if she didn’t have enough to deal with, her birth father returns from America and wants to camp out in her house too.

Lila’s step-father is a huge help around the house, but definitely requires routine. Lila’s father, an actor who hasn’t visited England much, is a different animal altogether and the two men clash repeatedly. So, Lila is trying to keep peace on the home front, figure out how to make enough money to keep her house, cope with two grieving daughters, keep the dog from irritating the neighbors, and maybe have a date or two herself.
As with other books authored by Moyes, readers will identify with Lila—everyone has had times in their lives when it all feels impossible. And, readers will laugh and be happy that Lila manages to create a totally different type of family and life than that she expected to have.

Note: I was provided with an audiobook, courtesy of NetGalley. I’m not sure who narrated this one.

Lila is a single mom of two daughters who is juggling a lot right now. Her ex-husband left her for another mom at the same school her daughters go to. That woman is now pregnant and Lila has to see her at school pick up. Lila's mom died recently and her stepfather moved in with her. Her real dad shows up one day and has nowhere to go so he also moves in. Lila, an author, is struggling financially and is desperately trying to come up with an idea for her next book. This is a great story about forgiveness, love, and family.

Jojo Moyes delivers a heartwarming and relatable story in We All Live Here, perfect for readers who enjoy tales of complicated family dynamics with a touch of humor and plenty of heart. Lila Kennedy’s life might be a chaotic mess, but Moyes writes her journey with honesty and compassion, capturing the ups and downs of family, forgiveness, and finding unexpected support from the people around us.

Lila’s struggles with a broken marriage, rebellious daughters, and a crumbling home will feel all too real to anyone who’s tried to balance life’s challenges while keeping it all together. And with the surprise appearance of her estranged father, Moyes brings us a story about rediscovering what family means—even when it’s far from perfect.

While it didn’t quite reach the emotional highs of Moyes’ earlier works, We All Live Here is still an engaging read for those who love family dramas and character-driven stories about resilience. If you’re in the mood for a heartfelt, contemporary story that doesn’t sugarcoat the complexities of relationships, this book might just hit the spot.

Lila’s ex and his new girlfriend are expecting, Lila’s stepdad has practically moved in with her and her daughters and is redesigning her garden, Lila’s estranged father has made a sudden reappearance and just needs somewhere to stay until he gets back on his feet, her publisher wants just three chapters, what else could go wrong? A funny, sweet story where everyone has problems and they all need each other as they find out just what makes a family.

I continue to rate the novels by JoJo Moyes as very readable and satisfying. Not as heart-wrenching as her earlier works, but still full of characters worth reading through . A pleasure.

3.5 rounded up. Messy families are still families and this book proves that it takes all kinds to make(or break) a family. I love the dynamic between the generations.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Jojo Moyes does not disappoint. This eccentric cast of characters and the life they must make as a blended family is almost unbelievable but in some respects relatable (no pun intended.) We have to laugh at what life sometimes bring us or else we cry.

First, thank you to NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Oh, poor Lila! Nothing is going well, and just when you think it can't get any worse, well....
I loved our characters, their personalities were so very distinct. Her interactions with the main cast and those in the peripheral were all believable and honest. The tolerating of her two "fathers", dealing with a teenager and a mini-goth, and Jensen, sweet Jensen.

Lost in the midst of a divorce, trying to keep up with a house in dire need of repairs, keep the family running, and pay the bills, LIla is doing her best. Let's not forget the new book the publishers want! And that her ex's new wife is getting ready to have a baby.

Along with the craziness, there were also some quiet times, times of reflection, which allowed the reader to also reflect and take stock.

While this was not a favorite, I still loved reading it. And I loved the roller coaster of emotions that she always takes us on.

Jojo Moyes has long been an auto-buy author for me, and We All Live Here is no exception. The way she creates such well-rounded, messy, lovable main characters is like magic every time. I think this one will be so well received when it's published in February!

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC!

Jojo Moyes has written yet another beautiful story of characters who collide from different worlds, but who all just want to be loved. I thought the writing was excellent and the characters were well developed. Like all of Jojo’s novels this one definitely pulls on the heartstrings. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Lila or her Dad. I wish there were more books out there about blended families. We All Live Here gets all the stars in my book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced electronic copy.

A delightful story about a newly divorced women juggling single-motherhood, her red hot but maybe not literary career, burgeoning romance, money troubles, cliquey school mums, elder care, and her crazy absent actor father. If you like Jojo Moyes, she does not disappoint with this entertaining novel.

Jojo Moyes is a great writer and I’ve read a lot of her work. She creates characters and plots with depth and We All Live Here was no different.

We All Live Here is a story of family, grief, forgiveness, romance, and moving on. The story has a chaotic start that I found very relatable even though it made me feel anxious at times. I found myself wondering if I should pick a different read that would be more of an “escape,” but I’m glad I stuck with it. I do wish there was more of Jensen - a green flag if I ever read one!

Life is messy and complicated and beautiful and this book captures all of that perfectly. Check it out on February 11th!

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes is a compelling and heartwarming novel that explores the complexities of community, belonging, and personal growth. Set in a diverse neighborhood, the story follows several characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Moyes crafts a narrative that is both engaging and emotionally resonant, as she delves into the challenges and triumphs of the individuals who live there. Her writing is accessible and evocative, making it easy to connect with the characters’ struggles and victories. While the plot may feel a bit predictable at times, Moyes’ ability to capture human emotions and relationships makes the novel a satisfying and enjoyable read.

Another good story by this author. A bit short I thought or maybe a bit underdeveloped characters but over all a good read.
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I will read anything Jojo Moyes puts in front of my face and this one was a beautiful addition to our history together. I'm extra sensitive to books about recently divorced women and watching Lila deal with the fallout and find her new normal amidst a sometimes chaotic life was a beautiful journey.

This book was an absolute joy to read! Jojo Moyes brings us a cast of wonderfully dynamic and diverse characters.

The plot is packed with twists and turns. Our main character, Lila, is riding high as the author of a bestselling book about the triumphs of marriage, motherhood, and success—until everything unravels. Her husband has an affair with a much younger woman he met at school pick-up, then announces he wants a divorce after getting her pregnant. As if that weren’t enough, Lila’s beloved mother passes away, her methodical stepfather moves in, her long-lost father reappears after chasing an acting career for over 35 years, and her agent demands a follow-up book.

Both Lila’s life and her old house are crumbling as she faces the chaos of death, divorce, reimagining her love life after more than two decades, raising two daughters (a spirited grade-schooler and a moody teenager), and a spiraling career as an author.

You’ll love the colorful characters and Lila’s rocky, often hilarious journey. This is a thoroughly engaging read! I received an ARC from NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking. If you enjoy stories that blend life’s obstacles with raw realism and humor, mark your calendar for this release on February 11th.

3.5 stars - Overall, I liked "We All live Here", however, I did find it way too long and also a bit slow at times. I did like the FMC Lila, a lot - her character arc was really well written, and her two Dads and cray daughters kept her & things developing. This is a good story about the changes that family (and found family) go through. Overall, decent women's fiction. Not my favorite by the author, but to be fair, we have all changed profoundly since "Me before You" (I do miss Lou). Many thanks to Net Galley & the publisher for my advanced reader's copy - it was a decent break from some of the thrillers I read :).