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Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

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Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

By: Clare Pooley
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It’s a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.

Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu.

Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do.

Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver.

This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you—and even more about yourself.

©2022 Clare Pooley (P)2022 Penguin Audio
City Life Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Urban Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good Funny Witty Stranger Transportation
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“A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth.”
Kirkus

“Why don't I ever meet people this delightful on a train? This feel-good ensemble story will bring joy to readers who loved Anxious People and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine—not to mention fans of quirky London-set fare such as Ted Lasso. Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting is a warm, fun pick-me-up of a book.” —Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of I Miss You When I Blink and Bomb Shelter

“Pooley's grasp on the constraints and longings of the human condition proves immensely entertaining. Readers will be charmed by this uplifting, hopeful story rife with tender insights. Traveling with Iona Iverson is a literary journey well worth taking!” —Shelf Awareness

Heartwarming Story • Delightful Characters • Engaging Plotline • Witty Storytelling
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Fun - great storytelling - great narrator too.

Stories - something for everyone

Life - is short, find the meaning moments & right people (and animals) & make the most.

Fun and touching

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The reader is superb! The story is sweet with a happy ending. Sometimes that is exactly what you need !

Delightful!

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I absolutely loved this book. It was last months book club pick (fyi, it’s a coed book club and the men enjoyed it also) and I wasn’t sure about it but when I couldn’t get it a physical copy at the library nor through the Libby app, I knew it had to be a good read. It’s hard to pick a favorite character but Iona is definitely a person I aspire to be.

Also, the narrator was AMAZING! The differentiation between the men’s voices and women, children…whomever, she nailed it! Well done!

Perfect mix of a light read with twists & turns!

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Loved it! Fun book to listen to with really good narration! I enjoyed it very much!

Such fun!

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I don't ride a commuter train, but this charming book made me wishful for such an experience. Iona was such a well-written character. I really adored her. The narrator was good and I really enjoyed this book. One of my top 10 for the year for sure.

I adore Iona and her friends

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I really enjoyed this book, I absolutely recommend people read this book. It was such a great way to start my reading this year!

Loved it!

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This book was funny, cute and entertaining! I want these characters as my friends! A must listen.

Love this book!

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A story full of heart and charm. There are so many layers of strangers becoming friends. I absolutely loved it and want to listen again right away. I want to share it with everyone. Listen - you'll love it, too.

Something for everyone- and more

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A lovely weaving of characters and story sharing many moments of inspiration. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent story

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The reviews are spot on for this one. Just a lovely read. Smart enough to be believable, fun enough to be entertaining.

Loved it!

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