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Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel | Clare Pooley
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Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. Its a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting. Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do. Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. Hed have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around youand even more about yourself.
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Bookwormjillk
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What a fun book. Strangers on a Train if Maeve Binchy wrote it.

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triplem80
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Definitely a "don't judge a book by its cover" pick for me! Based on the title and cover alone, I never would have picked this up...but I'm so glad I did. It was a delightful read, and a needed lift from my recent run of disappointing books.

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SheReadsAndWrites
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This was a great read. Such lovely characters and Iona is wonderful. I loved it - perfect for curling up by the fire and getting lost in the story.

RebelReader I loved this one too as well as The Authenticity Project which has that same sense of belonging and community. 3mo
SheReadsAndWrites I really want to read that one! @RebelReader I like her writing. 3mo
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vlwelser
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I'm a little sad that I finished this. It's adorable. And I 💘 Iona. This was my IRL book club pick for December. No idea where my friend found it, but so freaking glad she did.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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Aims42
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I finished “Iona Iverson‘s Rules for Commuting” and it was a delight 🤩 Iona may be a new favorite fictional character.

Also, this was my first time using this style of audiobook, and it was great! It was such a breeze to use (especially while driving on the highway lol). Would recommend both the book and audio device 👍👍

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Aims42
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Visiting my family in Iowa this weekend, and fall has arrived! Overcast and 50‘s today (aaaaaand 70‘s and sun tomorrow and Sunday, gotta love the Midwest 🙄😆). I‘m doing an audio listen and reading a physical copy of this book and I‘m halfway through and it‘s delightful 🥰

PathfinderNicole I grew up in Iowa so I feel your pain on the drastic weather changes 😂😂 6mo
Aims42 @PathfinderNicole LOL, yep! I think we‘re in “First Fall” right now 😂 Packing clothes wasn‘t easy, I brought tshirts and long sleeved shirts to cover all the bases 6mo
janeycanuck I really enjoyed this one, too. If you haven‘t read her first one, it‘s not quite as good but close! 6mo
Aims42 @janeycanuck Ooh, thank you!! Will definitely check that one out, I‘m loving Iona and her gang 😊 6mo
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janeycanuck
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Oh, this was such a charming, heart-warming little read. It gave me the same vibes as Phaedra Patrick or Abbi Waxman, which are some of my favourite reading vibes. Every character was just so loveable (even Piers!) and I loved how everything came together, it was such a sweet, lovely book. I still don't miss commuting, though.

BooknerdsLife What a cute cover 😍 7mo
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Smartypants
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So I had high expectations for this book based on reviews. It was ok, not amazing, but a cute story about strangers on the train in London and their interconnectedness.

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KristiAhlers
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I truly enjoyed this little read. What happens when during a normal commute one person chokes on a grape? This story. That‘s what. Populated by endearing characters and fun storylines I fully enjoyed every minute of this one. #blqsummerreadingchallenge #yellowcover

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Mpcacher
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After enjoying this author's first novel I had to give this one a read and I was not disappointed. This is a delightful story filled with a varied cast of characters whose unlikely friendships change each others lives. It reminded me of Fredrik Backman's humorous novels, where a thoroughly entertaining story also manages to pass on life lessons...without feeling preachy. I look forward to more from this author. I gave it a 4.5/5.