Maybe in Another Life
Books | Fiction / Women
3.7
(2.4K)
Taylor Jenkins Reid
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo A People Magazine Pick * US Weekly “Must” Pick * Named “Best Book of the Summer” by Glamour * Good Housekeeping * USA TODAY * Cosmopolitan * PopSugar * Working Mother * Bustle * Goodreads A breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results.At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan. Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan? In concurrent storylines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? How much in our life is determined by chance? And perhaps, most compellingly: Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds, she believes she’s found him.
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More Details:
Author
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Pages
352
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2015-07-07
ISBN
147677689X 9781476776897
Ratings
Google: 5
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"I loved this! One of my favorites of hers. Definitely recommend. Love how this played out."
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Skye Edelson-Bennett
"This was soooo gooood!
It’s very mild in romance but I got me hooked on the very beginning! I’m team Henry btw haha
I’m slowly but surely am such a fan of Taylor
Can’t wait to read more of her work"
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Tram Ly
"Becoming a big fan of this author! This one was reminiscent of The Midnight Library, a choice can make a dramatic difference in life’s outcomes. I really liked the side-by-side story development of the two paths from a single choice. And a good romantic tale(s). "
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Jackie Davidson
"Really enjoyed! I couldn’t decide which life I liked better for Hannah. Both she made the most of. The authors note at the end of the audiobook was very good. "
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Courtney W
"I obsessively read this book all day and night until I finished it. This was such a fantastic story. I LOVED this book. The parallels were so fun and I just fell in love with every character. I can’t tell if I preferred Henry or Ethan. The love Hannah and Gabby had for one another reminded me of the love I have for my own best friend and it was so heartwarming. I’m definitely going to be reading more from this author. Highly recommend. "
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Krystyn
"I loved it! I liked both possibilities for her, but I’m team Ethan 😂 I really liked Henry though too. I love how this book was very well written, super easy to keep the scenarios separate! "
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Alyssa Bull
"Loved loved this book. The journey(s), love, and friendship. So good."
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Sharon Delaney
"Great book for right before starting a new stage of life!! The alternating chapters with no labels was a little tricky at times, but loved the infinite universe theory!"
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Zoe Bowers
"It felt like 2 books in one. This book is well written. Everything fell into place so gracefully. I enjoyed reading 2 different decision making in 1 book. This was my first book ever where I’ve encountered something like that & it was absolutely intriguing. Highly recommend to pick up & read! "
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Kaila-Marie McCullough
"Such a sweet book…definitely a book club read! This book gives you something to talk about. "
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Corina Bazan-Abalos