{"product_id":"the-year-of-pleasures-a-novel","title":"The Year of Pleasures: A Novel","description":"In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. \"Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems,\" said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures.","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014701613092,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/8657\/1300\/files\/12984063482686.jpg?v=1764949046","url":"https:\/\/volumebookshop.com\/products\/the-year-of-pleasures-a-novel","provider":"Volume Bookshop \u0026 Studio, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}