October Book Club - After You by Jojo Moyes

Thought I'd missed out this time, but got the book on Saturday and finished it on Sunday night. I agree with others who say it is best to read Me before You first or even reread if you have time. As a very rapid reader, although I had read the first book, I only remembered the plot through references to it in this book. I suspect one would get more out of the second book if the first was fresh in your mind.
This was really unputdownable and I kept abandoning day time chores to sneak a bit more reading time. I laughed, I cried etc. That said, although I enjoyed the first 75%, the last part was just a bit silly and irritating. Without being a plot spoiler, would a support group really have an end of term do on a roof with outsiders present? Would the heroine really have made the decision she did at the end?
I would like to ask Jojo Moyes if she has left the end open for a further book to complete a trilogy?

I was thrilled to receive my free copy, and without wanting to spoil such an addictive read for others by giving away the plot I can confirm that it inculcates a massive amount of narrative greed - you know the feeling, you're getting on with the chores and at the back of your mind is a pleasant experience you are looking forward to resuming: yes, picking up the Jojo Moyes book and trying not to race through it too quickly in order to prolong the pleasure.

Reading it in bed this morning and was tempted to have a duvet day to read right through it.

Got mine Saturday and am half way through it! Thank You!!!!! I'm finding it very unputdownable! Difficult when there's a 2 year old DGS (and his dog) running riot.

I haven't read the first book so I'll need to get that as I feel I've missed out - but I'm too far into this one now to stop. It's giving a lot of food for thought and is a good read.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for my copy of After You, I've just got home from an anniversary weekend away and it was waiting for me. I loved Me Before You and will read this sequel immediately, although I'm a slow reader and work full-time but I'm sure as with all Jojo's books I will not be able to put it down.

Thank you my copy arrived yesterday, someone (DD) put it away and I have just come across it so it was an extra surprise, as I saw the posts to say people had got them yesterday and thought I had missed out.

Cant wait to read it. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Gransnet, for my copy. I shall take it away on holiday with me next week.

thank you for my copy yesterday,have only just been able to log on as Saturday is taking up with looking after a yr old.
lovely surprise had me dancing around as I don't often win anything.
Me before is a beautifully written book that has stuck in my mind since reading about 18 months ago,have started this morning and have felt a connection to the story straight away..now back from shopping dinner all prepared..feet up and jojo bliss

caz, I know you will enjoy the book, but it might be an idea - not only for you - to read 'Me Before You' before you start the sequel.

Well, after receiving my copy yesterday morning I too put everything on hold and started reading, stopping only to prepare and eat lunch and dinner, I finished it in bed at 11.30pm. Loved it! 10/10

I am 70% through this book on my kindle and really enjoying it. I think it would be much bett to have read Me Before You before this book, as there are so many references to it. I loved the first one not sure if this one is as good, but will let you know, I am hooked though.

A lovely surprise to receive my book this morning. I'm looking forward to reading it. Thank you Gransnet.

I too have receive my copy of "After you" in the post this morning., thank you. I have never read Jojo Moyes before by I know she is extremely well regarded, so am looking forward to a good read, and will return with my comments as soon as possible

Oooooh today I have received my first book After You from Gransnet to

read so thank you ... now for some reading ... smile

My copy arrived this morning- what a lovely big book with easy to read print.Thank you so much Gransnet! Me before you was such a good read, look forward to starting the book.
Thanks again.

Thank you Gransnet, I too received my copy this morning. I haven't read any of the Jojo Moyes books, so like Auntieflo just wondering if it matters that I haven't read "Me before you?

I was thrilled to receive my copy today. Jo Jo Moyes is one of my favourite authors and I'm really looking forward to starting to read After You. Many thanks Gransnet. I'll abandon my current read so that I can start it!

Mine arrived whilst I was out today, lovely surprise when I arrived home, thank you GN

Thank you, I received the book this morning. I cannot wait to start it when I have finished the book I am in the middle of at the moment. I will come back with my comments before the end of the month. Thanks again.

Another happy camper here! My copy arrived at lunchtime. Thank you dear GN - you spoil us with treats like this wonderful book!

I received my book this morning and I am about to start to read it. Thank you very much, I am delighted.

Thanks for my copy, arrived this morning, looking forward to reading it as never read any books by this author before.

Thank you Gransnet. The book had been posted through our letter box while we were out this morning. I have only read one of JoJo Moyes books before, " The Peacock Emporium" , which I loved. It took me a while to " suss" it, but then I was away. I am not a particularly fast reader, but hope to finish it in time for the QA at the end of October. As I haven't read "Me Before You", will it matter?

Forget my previous post, the postman brought me a lovely surprise this morning! After you by JoJo has arrived, thank you so much Gransnet, looking forward to reading it.

Just received Me Before You by Jojo Moyes really looking forward to reading it. Thank you Gransnet for sending me all these lovely books makes my month