But as time passes, old dreams and new romantic interests begin to surface-and Kirsten finds herself at another crossroads. Ella adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, hoping her daughter will reach out one day.Īfter the sudden death of her father, Kirsten Bonato set aside her veterinary school aspirations, finding comfort in the steady routine of working at an animal shelter.

Now, just months after Cat’s death, Chuck finds that he can’t let go of her things-her favorite towel, the sketchbooks in her desk drawer-as he struggles to pack for a trip he can’t imagine taking without her.Įlla Burke delivers morning newspapers and works at a bridal shop to fill her days while she anxiously awaits news-any piece of information-about her missing daughter. Huge congratulations, Ethan! If you haven’t already, you can get your copy here.Set in a close-knit Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief.Ĭhuck Ayers used to look forward to nothing so much as his annual trip to Hilton Head with his wife, Cat-that yearly taste of relaxation they’d become accustomed to in retirement, after a lifetime of working and raising two children. ‘A Quiet Life is about the transformative power of connection if we are willing to risk opening our hearts… There is magic at the intersection of these stories, a rare and addicting alchemy of ordinary moments and choices that add up to whole, brave, flawed, joyful lives.’ - Katie Runde, author of The Shore Soft as silk, powerful as a punch’ – Nikki May Read this one slowly you’ll want to savor the details.’ – Charmaine Wilkerson Ethan Joella’s latest novel reminds us that life is made of journeys, not only destinations. ‘A Quiet Life is filled with people I’d like to meet.

Full of poignancy as well as hope, this is an unforgettable and deeply moving novel which celebrates humanity in the midst of uncertainty.Īhead of its US publication in November 2022, A Quiet Life was an Indie Next List Pick for December 2022, and featured in the New York Times Book Review. Buzz has been building around A Quiet Life ahead of its UK publication, receiving glowing reviews: Set in an icy Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, the novel follows three people that are struggling with loss in different ways: Chuck Ayers is grappling with his wife’s death, Ella Burke is waiting for news of her missing daughter, and Kirsten Bonato’s life has been put on hold by the sudden death of her father. Perfect for anyone navigating tough and uncertain times, A Quiet Life is a beautifully crafted novel about three individuals whose lives collide in unforeseen ways. Happy publication day to Ethan Joella, whose tender yet powerful second novel, A Quiet Life, publishes today in the UK (Muswell Press).

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