About the book
In this rich and deeply satisfying 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 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.
Editions of The Year of Pleasures
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781400061600
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375434563
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812970999
- EBook
- ISBN 9781588364562
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In this rich and deeply satisfying 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Year of Pleasures about?
In this rich and deeply satisfying 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 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Year of Pleasures?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Year of Pleasures?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400061600
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Year of Pleasures?
Elizabeth Berg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Year of Pleasures is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781400061600) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375434563) and paperback(ISBN 9780812970999) and ebook(ISBN 9781588364562)
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