The Old Gals' Bucket List

From the BESTSELLING AUTHOR of THE RUNAWAY WIVES - A hilarious, heartwarming novel of friendship, adventure, and second chances

By: Karen King

Narrated by: Fiona Clarke

The BRAND NEW hilarious, uplifting, escapist page-turner from the top 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The Runaway Wives 🧡 Perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Dawn French🚤💃‘It’s time to really live our lives!’ ✨

It’s been eight months since Sandra lost her beloved husband, and she knows something has to change. Her son wants her to sell up her home and move into a retirement apartment, close to him. But she doesn’t feel ready for that yet.

Then she bumps into her old friend Patti, heading off to get her first tattoo. Patti explains she’s beaten cancer and now she’s ready to make every second count… And – sitting down for a cuppa and a slice of cake – the women land on the perfect idea – a bucket list!

As they set out to fulfil dreams, overcome fears, and have the adventure of their lives, their lives intertwine with others who feel the same, including Mary and her anxious husband…

If anyone can help them live their best lives… it’s the old gals!

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

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‘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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!{::}… Such an uplifting and escapist story. There was family drama, love, romance and friendship and I am so glad that I went along for the ride.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I adored this book! Perfect for anyone looking for a cozy, lighthearted, funny read… It is really never too late to go after what you want, find true happiness, and start living life for you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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(P)2025 Boldwood Books

Inspirational, Fun Read!

Although I haven't yet entered this class yet, at 60, I found this book to be insightful and inspirational. I'm inspired to create / revisit my own bucket list and overcome some of my own fears. As a child of elderly parents, this book also gave me insight as to the thoughts of our parents vs. the "want to keep you safe" thoughts of the children. The narration was very good going from London to Spanish accents and the character voices were distinct enough to keep the flow of the story going. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all of the characters and have added some of the sights in Spain to my list.