Colleen Oakley Book Club Event: Everyone Welcome!

Please join us on June 8th at 7 pm, for our discussion of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise! Read It Again Bookstore is excited to welcome back Colleen Oakley to our general fiction book club. Colleen is a book club favorite. We have read more of her books than any other author.

You don't have to be a member of our book club to attend. Everyone is welcome, in fact, you should come and bring a friend. See you there!


The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise

One of Southern Living's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases
One of Today's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases

An unforgettable pairing of a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law in this story full of tremendous heart, humor, and wit from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island.


Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit or money to speak of, her options are limited, so when an opportunity to work as a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman falls into her lap, she takes it.
 
One slip on the rug. That’s all it took for Louise Wilt’s daughter to demand that Louise have a full-time nanny living with her. Never mind that she can still walk fine, finish her daily crossword puzzle, and pour the two fingers of vodka she drinks every afternoon. Bottom line: Louise wants a caretaker even less than Tanner wants to be one.
 
The two start off their living arrangement happily ignoring each other until Tanner starts to notice things—weird things. Like, why does Louise keep her garden shed locked up tighter than a prison? And why is the local news fixated on the suspect of one of the biggest jewelry heists in American history who looks eerily like Louise? And why does Louise suddenly appear in her room, with a packed bag at 1 a.m. insisting that they leave town immediately?
 
Thus begins the story of a not-to-be-underestimated elderly woman and an aimless young woman who—if they can outrun the mistakes of their past—might just have the greatest adventure of their lives.

About the Author


Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There TooClose Enough to Touch, and Before I Go. Her books have been named best books by PeopleUs WeeklyLibrary Journal, and Real Simple, and have been long-listed for the Southern Book Prize. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, four kids, and the world's biggest lapdog.

Praise For…


"Well-structured elements of mystery and suspense infuse this enjoyable friendship story about lives--however burdened by challenges and questionable choices--well-lived. A lively plot, oddball characters and surprising twists bring levity to darker themes that probe issues of feminism and aging. Oakley's storytelling is first-rate. Readers will eagerly hop aboard this wildly fun, greatly entertaining ride."Shelf Awareness (starred review)

“You’ll never be able to see what’s coming in this wildly surprising, entertaining ride of a novel—which is a coming-of-age story, a contending-with-age story, and a surprising exploration of how womanhood is a matter of surprising others…and oneself.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

“Colleen Oakley is in a world of her own when it comes to creating lovable, quirky characters—and those in The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise are her best yet. With an abundance of charm and wit, a dose of adventure, and surprises around each corner, you’ll be rooting for Tanner and Louise with every turn of the page. An absolute blast.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising

"The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise is pure joy on paper. With wit, sass, and real emotion, Tanner and Louise, two unlikely fugitives, find connection, common ground, and true friendship across generations. A delightful reminder that there are meaningful second, third, and even fourth acts in life."—Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network
 
“Colleen Oakley’s The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise is the ultimate road trip, featuring a pair of quirky, original characters on the lam from the law. A funny, fresh take on unlikely friendships and family, I’d ride shotgun with Tanner and Louise in a heartbeat!”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Newcomer

Event date: 

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 7:00pm

Event address: 

3630 peachtree pkwy
suite 314 - Read It Again Bookstore
Suwanee, GA 30024
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise By Colleen Oakley Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9780593200803
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Berkley - March 28th, 2023

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island By Colleen Oakley Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9781984806482
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Berkley - May 25th, 2021

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You Were There Too By Colleen Oakley Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781984806468
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ISBN: 9781476761671
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