One Day in December: Reese’s Book Club: A Novel
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”—Reese Witherspoon (A Reese’s Book Club Pick)
“The perfect book to get lost in . . . Josie Silver’s characters sneak their way into your heart and stay.”—Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost
Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.
Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn’t exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there’s a moment of pure magic . . . and then her bus drives away.
Certain they’re fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn’t find him, not when it matters anyway. Instead they “reunite” at a Christmas party, when her best friend, Sarah, giddily introduces her new boyfriend to Laurie. It’s Jack, the man from the bus. It would be.
What follows for Laurie, Sarah, and Jack is ten years of friendship, heartbreak, missed opportunities, roads not taken, and destinies reconsidered. One Day in December is a joyous, heartwarming, and immensely moving love story to escape into and a reminder that fate takes inexplicable turns along the route to happiness.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Dell
Publication date : October 16, 2018
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525574689
ISBN-13 : 978-0525574682
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.16 x 0.82 x 7.98 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #18,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #308 in Contemporary Women Fiction #1,553 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #6,394 in Genre Literature & Fiction
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”—Reese Witherspoon (A Reese’s Book Club Pick)
“The perfect book to get lost in . . . Josie Silver’s characters sneak their way into your heart and stay.”—Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost
Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.
Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn’t exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there’s a moment of pure magic . . . and then her bus drives away.
Certain they’re fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn’t find him, not when it matters anyway. Instead they “reunite” at a Christmas party, when her best friend, Sarah, giddily introduces her new boyfriend to Laurie. It’s Jack, the man from the bus. It would be.
What follows for Laurie, Sarah, and Jack is ten years of friendship, heartbreak, missed opportunities, roads not taken, and destinies reconsidered. One Day in December is a joyous, heartwarming, and immensely moving love story to escape into and a reminder that fate takes inexplicable turns along the route to happiness.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Dell
Publication date : October 16, 2018
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525574689
ISBN-13 : 978-0525574682
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.16 x 0.82 x 7.98 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #18,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #308 in Contemporary Women Fiction #1,553 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #6,394 in Genre Literature & Fiction
Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (57,164) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
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Suad –
Loved it! (SPOILERS)
OK. OK. I admit…I actually liked this book. I liked it a lot.Before I start, here’s a warning…SPOILERS GALORE AHEAD!A classic tale of love at first sight that took years, actual years, to resolve. We’ve seen this story, we’ve read about it, whether in real life, or in books, or in movies. I was very wary about getting this book or reading it, I didn’t want the frustration of wanting two characters to end up together for the WHOLE. FREAKING. BOOK.But…this wasn’t like that. I mean, sure, there was frustration. But it’s not that bad. For many reasons.1. The ‘love at first sight’ part was kind of silly, and although Laurie spends a good while searching for this random stranger at the bus stop, he remains just that – a stranger. So when she does actually get introduced to him eventually, as her best friend’s boyfriend no less, it’s frustrating, but not THAT frustrating, because hey! You don’t actually know this guy, OK? And to Laurie and Jack’s benefit, they both realize that as well, and deal with it.2. You actually can’t help but love Sarah (the best friend). And you want what’s best for her. And you really like her relationship with Jack, and so you can’t be that frustrated, because they work.3. Jack and Laurie’s evolving friendship is endearing, and although you can tell there are underlying romantic connotations there, it’s still a really sweet friendship.That being said, ten years is a really long time for someone to be in love with someone else. Ten years is a really long time and people change. I really enjoyed the whole first section of the book, when Sarah and Laurie were flatmates, and all the ups and downs and evolution of friendships and relationships.The second section, when Laurie leaves England was also very interesting, and I really liked seeing Laurie separated from Sarah and Jack. Finding herself, relying on herself, and really discovering her own identity separate from these 2 individuals who have shaped her life and character for so long.The third section, when she’s back, was rocky, but needed I guess. Seeing the changes in Sarah and Jack, the shift in their relationship, seeing Laurie happy in her own relationship, it was all very realistic.Then came Jack’s accident, and that part was…dramatic? I don’t know, I wasn’t a huge fan. Did Jack need more reason to be a jerk? He was already acting like one prior to his accident. It also seemed to go on for a while, and I kind of just wanted to get on with the story.Then there was Laurie’s wedding…and the big revelation the night before when Sarah discovers, well, pretty much everything. Another super dramatic event that wasn’t necessary. Personally, I didn’t see any reason for Sarah to ever find out about Jack being the bus boy. Also, there was absolutely no reason for her to ever find out about the kiss that happened a hundred years ago. And also, she had no right to get THAT upset about all of it because she wasn’t with Jack anymore, and at that point, hadn’t been with him for a while! So to miss your best friend’s wedding, the best friend who just gave you her dead sister’s bracelet, is a HORRIBLE thing to do and is inexcusable.The ending, with the whole radio thing, and the letter, and all that cute stuff. I mean, God, FINALLY. I really, truly enjoyed this story. Not because it was the best story, and not because it was out of this world fantastic and different, but I think the main reason I really enjoyed this story is because I genuinely liked all the characters in this book. Every single one of them. So good on you Josie!
Deedi Brown –
A fun, light, feel-good read.
I picked this book up because in case you haven’t noticed, everybody and their mother read it this month. It was catchy and sweet and surprisingly relatable. I sandwiched it between a couple of heavier books. It was a great lightweight read for winter.We start with Laurie, who lives with her best friend Sarah in London and is working part time at a hotel while she works toward a career in magazines. She’s on the way home, sitting on the upper level of one of London’s red busses, when she spots a guy waiting below. They make eye contact and it’s electric, but he can’t get on before it pulls away.She and Sarah search for him everywhere they go, but to no avail. Then Sarah starts dating a guy, and by the time Laurie finally meets him, Sarah is head over heels and has half-jokingly declared that she fully expects to marry him someday. Yep, it’s the guy from the bus. Jack.Now Laurie has to try to not be in love with him, because she wants to be a good friend. But she is in love with him. And he’s in love with Sarah, to be sure, but he also kind of loves Laurie without quite knowing it. We get ten years of their story, flipping between Laurie and Jack’s perspectives. During those ten years, all three characters go through major life events, love, loss, the whole nine yards.Now Jack is a little bit of a jerk, especially in the beginning, and I’m not sure that Josie Silver goes quite far enough to convince us that he’s not a jerk anymore. But the feeling that he’s heading in the right direction is there, at least. And I’m not one for love triangles, ever, but she somehow did a great job of getting me to root for all three characters and really feel invested in the outcome. I wasn’t sure how I was going to possibly be satisfied with the ending, but I was. (Well, almost. I could have done with another chapter or two to revel in the happiness.)This was a fun, light, feel-good read. Perfect if you’re in a reading slump or looking for something that feels watching a rom-com movie: Not the world’s greatest piece of art, but a fun escape from reality that leaves you feeling good.
ChaCha –
Emotional, Romantic, and Beautifully Written
This story captured longing, timing, and fate in such a relatable way. I loved the slow burn and emotional depth, and it felt genuine rather than overly dramatic. A wonderful choice for romance readers.
Elizabeth –
A fun read !
I’m the kind of person that hates starting new books. I want to be at a point in the book where I already know what’s going on and am already intimate with the characters. This book had me smiling from the first page. Laurie’s character is someone anyone could be friends with, I wish she was a real person I could grab drinks with or have drunken sleepovers with. The story is set in London from 2008-2018, and is a complex love story that develops over a decade. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Each time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was completely wrong! I threw the book in anguish at least twice, yelled and startled my poor sleeping puppies a few times, teared up more than once, and was so enveloped in the story that I felt I really knew the characters. The ending was still not what I thought it would be because I thought I would never be happy with any ending, but in the end I really truly was 😭. Also the friendship between Sarah and Laurie is something every girl should have at least once in life, it was truly enviable. This is a book about friendship, growing up, bad decisions, love, and family. I recommend !! Also, this book can be read at any time of year, it’s not necessarily a Christmas read contrary to what the title or book cover portrays ☺️
Gamze Y. –
Ertesi gün geldi, henüz kitabı okumadım ancak kitapların arasından ölü böcek çıktı.
MG –
It made me cry and smile so much! I could not stop reading it. It may be another book about a love story but I really liked all the characters, the setting (London/Thailand/Edinburgh) and the fact it is over 10 years. Descriptions and conversations are well-written. The story is told from both sides bringing more explanation about misunderstanding and their behaviours/decisions. This book makes me dream and makes me want to tell my loved ones that I stand by them and I am truly deeply in love with them ❤️ take care of your people ! Good vibes book. Just read it
Belinda Missen –
Like many of you, One Day in December had been blowing up my social media feed. Reader after reader had been recommending it and, well, when it’s that many people, they can’t be wrong. So, off I went to procure a copy. I wanted a paperback and, when the BookDepository couldn’t come through, Amazon did.Now, most of the time when I buy a book, it sits on the shelf for twelve or so months before I pick it up. One Day in December lasted about six hours before I was reading it.Josie Silver has managed to pull together the most beautiful slow-burn romance. The writing is fresh, it’s comfortable, and warm all at once. It was not a straightforward romance, which I absolutely loved. I mean, how often are romance novels cut and dry? They kind of are – mine are, but this one showed a complete life story, things happening to and around the main characters as they took their time working towards each other.It was an absolute joy to read – I just wish I could read it again with fresh eyes. This is one I’ll return to time and again, and I desperately hope someone picks this up as a film one day.
Maheswari4571 –
It’s a 5 stars book not just for the Christmas time but through the yearsA beautiful love story from Jack & Laurie, true love that’s even time passes and misses so many chance find its way backIf you don’t read this book you won’t understand the definition of love actually
Veronica Calderon Flores –
I Love it!! is really easy-to-read the book, the story is great and keeps you reading for hours!