false 1201036 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181834830m/1201036.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181834830s/1201036.jpg In this rich and deeply satisfying new novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal.

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in the day-to-day, every day. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

]]> 127395 13 3158290 book 2005 The Year of Pleasures total:2313|5:24|4:45|3:61|2:6|1:3| 2313 8359 3052 445 3529 3.62 27939 3924 21861776 1058750 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.62 2256 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 2 false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu May 08 10:34:45 -0700 2008 Thu May 08 11:06:11 -0700 2008 more...]]> 9862113 652191 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 2 4 false Sun Dec 02 20:43:22 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 02 20:43:28 -0800 2007 more...]]> 25428622 1244119 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 2 false Wed Jun 25 10:16:35 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 10:20:34 -0700 2008 more...]]> 7496858 454028 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 2 2 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Tue Oct 09 14:49:40 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 09 14:53:13 -0700 2007 more...]]> 48302214 1310564 871298 1400061601 9781400061600 15 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179075510m/871298.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179075510s/871298.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/871298.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.40 40 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. ]]> 2005 3 7 false Tue Jul 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 05 05:14:38 -0800 2009 Tue Jul 07 10:04:57 -0700 2009 all women. I was 22 or 23 when I read Open House by Elizabeth Berg and I didn’t particularly care for it. I couldn’t identify with the main char...more...]]> 29502638 1403446 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 2 1 false Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 07 06:44:49 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 07 06:45:25 -0700 2008 I couldn't quite get into The Year of Pleasures, written by Elizabeth Berg, although the subject matter was important - how a woman begins life again after her husband unexpectedly dies.

This story was just too neat, and Bette Nolan's life during the year after her hus...more...]]> 21176054 1107216 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 1 false Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Mon Apr 28 10:42:05 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 10:48:04 -0700 2008 more...]]> 19956669 858360 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 1 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Apr 11 13:38:49 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 11 13:58:29 -0700 2008 more...]]> 22092638 738118 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 1 false Wed Jun 11 09:57:16 -0700 2008 Mon May 12 14:16:24 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 11 09:57:16 -0700 2008 more...]]> 39143973 1717549 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 5 0 false Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 02 15:55:55 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 02 15:57:46 -0800 2008 1
Here are some of the things I remember (or marked) about this book:
...more...]]> 65003172 2066624 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Jul 26 09:14:09 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 26 09:20:00 -0700 2009
Elizabeth Berg does have a way of expressing YOUR feelings. In the first few pages, she describes death as a ride you’re not prepared for.

“Someone had to die first. It turned out to be Jo...more...]]> 54028946 1135939 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 1 false Sun Apr 26 12:36:15 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 26 12:42:56 -0700 2009
I have never read a book about the grief of a widow on such a personal level. It was overall a good book - heartwrenching parts and other less believable ...more...]]> 52376813 980351 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 1 false Sun Apr 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 07:07:24 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 07:10:19 -0700 2009 more...]]> 51598832 240801 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 13:32:52 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 13:40:24 -0700 2009 Throughout the book you learn that her relationsh...more...]]> 58281807 1624330 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Tue May 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 07:52:01 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 04 09:34:34 -0700 2009 more...]]> 54477852 2082127 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 1 0 false Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 09:30:15 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 09:39:36 -0700 2009 1
Her s...more...]]> 53058535 1802507 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 4 0 false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 17 15:22:21 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 17 15:33:15 -0700 2009 more...]]> 52081159 536566 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Sat Apr 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 09 11:21:33 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 16:50:56 -0700 2009 more...]]> 51333989 1303769 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 2005 3 0 false Sat Apr 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 02 19:39:58 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 13:51:48 -0700 2009 more...]]> 47220971 1103284 127395 0812970993 9780812970999 424 <![CDATA[The Year of Pleasures]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105m/127395.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171934105s/127395.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127395.The_Year_of_Pleasures 3.61 2313 The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. 

Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.

Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures. 


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