THE HUSBANDS

Original, quirky and hilarious, The Husbands is such a fun spring story - and a fabulous listen on audio too! After a night out with friends, Lauren is shocked to find there is a strange man in her London flat - who is apparently her husband! Lauren’s attic has turned magical, and continues to send her a new husband every time the one before disappears. But will she know when the “right” one comes along? And what will these husbands teach Lauren about herself?
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This satirical send up of modern dating had me laughing out loud, and crying “nooo!” at Lauren’s questionable choices! While Lauren sends a parade of hapless husbands back to the attic for ridiculous infractions - nostril hair! wearing a hat while watching TV! - Lauren increasingly loses touch with what might qualify someone for marriage in the first place. There may be deeper meaning here in what makes a person willing to commit to another (hint: you have to commit to yourself first). But honestly, I enjoyed it for the sheer fun of suspending reality and embracing the mayhem of a husband portal! Loved this one, @readwithjenna ‘s April pick!
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This book has a touching wedding cake moment that inspired this photo, combined with the chaos of all of Lauren’s husbands. But let’s discuss my runner up food for this book: bolognese sauce! Lauren complains that every husband has a secret, special ingredient that makes *their* bolognese different from every other (eye roll). She sends them all back to the attic, obviously!