Title: The First Husband: A Novel
Author: Laura Dave
Genre: Fiction
About: Annie, a travel writer in her early 30s, returns home from a recent trip to find that her long-time boyfriend (the one she thought would eventually be her husband) has decided he needs a break from her. She’s not completely shocked by the bad news because she had just watched Roman Holiday and something bad always happens after she watches that movie. But she manages to move on each time. This time she moves into a completely unexpected relationship which takes her on a journey to figure out what or who she wants.
My thoughts: At 244 pages The First Husband is a fast, funny, and heartfelt novel about the roads taken and sometimes not taken to find grown up love – the kind that lasts.
Laura Dave’s characters are charming and quirky and most seem to be on the same quest as Annie. There’s a lot of emotion packed into this story as it twists and turns its way to a satisfying conclusion.
The First Husband is one of those books that had me thinking about it long after I finished reading it – always a good sign.
Recommend? Yes! Read it on the beach or your favorite backyard chair or in your house. Just read it!
Source: Viking
Bookfan 
Thanks for the thumbs up! I liked her first book London is the Best Place in America….you would like it, I am sure.
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Thanks for the rec, Diane. Adding it to my TBR list!
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You sure enjoyed it 😀 That is a good sign, and especially after that read it! At the end
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Yes, I did! 🙂
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I keep seeing this all over the place. It looks adorable and certainly something I’m packing in my beach bag, this year!
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Enjoy!
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Awesome! My favorite author Jen Lancaster had this as a recommendation. I really want to read it!
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Steph, I usually like books a favorite author recommends so I hope you get a chance to read TFH!
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I agree…this was a fun read but also one that gave me some food for thought!
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This is the third (I think) review I’ve read of this book and they’ve all been positive. It sounds like a book I need to get. I wish they’d given it a better cover.
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All anyone has to do is say the work “quirky” when describing characters, and I’m all over it! I’ll add this book to my list. Thanks, Mary!
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I’ve heard a lot of good things about this. I’m going to have to toss this into my beach bag.
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This does sound like a perfect beach read. Thanks for introducing it to me.
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I have been thinking and thinking about this book…but your lovely review has made it a must read for me…
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Sounds like a winner! I’ll keep an eye for this one!
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Sounds like a great beach read!
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I will read it!! Sounds like my type of book!! And it’s always a good sign when you still have a book on your mind days after finishing it!
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Hi Mary! Sounds like a great beach read!!
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Mary,
Thank you so much for this review! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support.
Warmest Wishes,
Laura
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Alright… First Husband it is for summer reading 🙂
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A new to me author. I love it when I find new authors and books. This one does sound good. What an intriguing premise.
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i’m so excited for this book! your review is the first one i’ve read for it and i’m glad to see you like it! can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this one now.
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I liked her book, The Divorce Party, so I’ll have to pick this one up.
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This sounds like a wonderful summer read. The storyline sounds wonderful and I love quirky, charming characters. I have had Laura Dave on my tbr list for too long as it is and this sounds like book I want to be sure to read!
Thank you :o)
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