Apple Books Review: Evensong

Novelist Stewart O’Nan returns with this heartwarming ode to friendship. Whether hosting rousing bridge matches or delivering medication to shut-ins, Pittsburgh’s Humpty Dumpties aren’t just a social club, but a mutual aid society and sorority for women in their twilight years. When Joan Hargrove, the club’s firecracker of a leader, suffers a debilitating accident leaving her unable to continue her duties, the other members must step up to make sure her vision for the club stays on track. We loved meeting this eclectic group of ladies and seeing how, despite their own self-doubts, they manage to rise to the occasion. We laughed and cried along with Kitzi, Arlene, and Emily (who also appears in some of O’Nan’s previous novels, including Emily Alone) as they deal with colorful characters, unexpected challenges, and one particularly grumpy dog. Heartfelt and funny, Evensong is a glorious reminder that life doesn’t end at retirement.

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