Growing Old Disgracefully

Publication date: April 20, 2026

Reader community: Shelf Care Club

Growing Old Disgracefully

Karen King

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ISBN: 9781836176275

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ISBN: 9781836176237

Duration: 7 hrs, 48 mins

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280 pages

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384 pages

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What is "Growing Old Disgracefully" about?

A BRAND NEW screamingly-funny story from bestselling author of The Old Gals' Bucket List, Karen King☀️ Perfect for fans of Dawn French, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh

‘Aren’t you a bit old to live in a house-share?’

When Nancy’s husband disappears to ‘find himself’ on a worldwide tour, just before he’s due to retire, she’s devastated to find he’s left her penniless.

She has the house though… and so she does the only thing she can. She finds lodgers. Her sister Val thinks it’s a mad idea, but Nancy’s sure it’ll be fine, as long as she doesn’t have anyone young and chaotic, so she selects three lodgers of similar age to her.

But she soon realises that life model Jackie, fortune teller Phyllis, and ageing rocker Marvin might be a more crazy group than teenagers would be. What’s more… they’re determined to help Nancy find her own wild side!

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Readers are loving Growing Old Disgracefully:

I needed to read this book. Thank you to Karen King for making me remember that life is what we make it. Find your people, find your hobbies and go live.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Feel good fiction at its finest… There are antics galore in this, in what is an amusing and simply brilliant story, showing you should never write anyone off just because they are approaching pensionable age!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was one of the best books that I have read. So much fun… Hilarious… I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. Kudos to the author for a great read!!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book feels like a warm hug.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely love reading books about a group of individuals “of a certain age” who create a sense of community and prove that your home may have felt empty, but your life will be filled with friends, adventure, a sense of purpose, and hope for the future.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It is exciting to read, that at any age, you can create a new path, and find the courage to create a new life.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a fun story… totally relatable now that I am “of a certain age”! LOL… I was cheering for all the characters.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Readers love Karen King

Beautifully uplifting and full of joyFull of warmth, loads of fun and hugely enjoyable with that all important uplifting ending.’ Bestselling author, Kate Galley

A cosy, inspiring read of new love and fresh opportunities.’ Bestselling author, Maddie Please

So good that I just didn’t want it to end.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a good fun read!... A wonderfully written read that showcases the strength, compassion and tenacity of the older generation and that it’s never too late to take a chance, try something new and enjoy the life you deserve! A genuinely wholesome empowering read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Who wrote "Growing Old Disgracefully"?

"Growing Old Disgracefully" was written by Karen King.

Karen King writes irreverant, uplifting Golden Girls women's fiction for award-winning publisher Boldwood Books, including bestsellers The Runaway Wives and The Old Gals' Bucket List. Karen is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, the Society of Authors, the Crime Writers’ Association and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists.

 

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