The Days I Loved You Most
'If you need a big ol' love story in your life then make it this one.' Prima
Published on 30. July 2024
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-5266-7374-9 (ISBN)
Description
Every great love story deserves a great ending.
'I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel' Jodi Picoult, the global bestseller
'An epic love story and a sweeping family saga, The Days I Loved You Most is beautifully constructed and so poignant. Perfect for lovers of Anne Tyler, Claire Lombardo and Emma Straub. The New England setting stole my heart' Georgina Moore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Garnett Girls
Joseph and Evelyn's New England beach homes have been side by side for generations. And in the summer of 1941, on the shores where they were raised, these two childhood friends fell in love.
Now, more than sixty years later, Joseph and Evelyn gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: in one year's time, they will end their lives on their own terms. She has received a diagnosis and he cannot - will not - live without her.
As the couple comes to grips with their fate, they reckon with the joys and regrets, the laughter and the sorrow that brought them to this moment. And they create new memories to cherish with each of their children before they're gone.
But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of everything they have put in motion. Will they - can they - go through with their plan?
This unforgettable debut is a joyful celebration of life and a deeply romantic love story. The Days I Loved You Most is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love in all its guises.
'A heartbreaking debut that will make you feel deeply' Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover
'Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook will devour this unforgettable story' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire
'A testament to enduring love and its many wondrous ripple effects' Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Stationery Shop
'A heartbreaking and extraordinary debut, this story is a testament to the power of love.' Woman's Weekly
'I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel' Jodi Picoult, the global bestseller
'An epic love story and a sweeping family saga, The Days I Loved You Most is beautifully constructed and so poignant. Perfect for lovers of Anne Tyler, Claire Lombardo and Emma Straub. The New England setting stole my heart' Georgina Moore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Garnett Girls
Joseph and Evelyn's New England beach homes have been side by side for generations. And in the summer of 1941, on the shores where they were raised, these two childhood friends fell in love.
Now, more than sixty years later, Joseph and Evelyn gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: in one year's time, they will end their lives on their own terms. She has received a diagnosis and he cannot - will not - live without her.
As the couple comes to grips with their fate, they reckon with the joys and regrets, the laughter and the sorrow that brought them to this moment. And they create new memories to cherish with each of their children before they're gone.
But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of everything they have put in motion. Will they - can they - go through with their plan?
This unforgettable debut is a joyful celebration of life and a deeply romantic love story. The Days I Loved You Most is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love in all its guises.
'A heartbreaking debut that will make you feel deeply' Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover
'Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook will devour this unforgettable story' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire
'A testament to enduring love and its many wondrous ripple effects' Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Stationery Shop
'A heartbreaking and extraordinary debut, this story is a testament to the power of love.' Woman's Weekly
Reviews / Votes
I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel - the truths we owe ourselves and others; the difference between self and selfishness; the parts of love that make us want to leave...and the parts that make us desperate to stay. -- Jodi Picoult An epic love story and a sweeping family saga, The Days I Loved You Most is beautifully constructed and so poignant. Perfect for lovers of Anne Tyler, Claire Lombardo and Emma Straub. The New England setting stole my heart. -- Georgina Moore, author of The Garnett Girls A heartbreaking debut that will make you feel deeply, Amy Neff's The Days I Loved You Most captures the many ways family bonds are tested, unraveled, and, ultimately, tightened. Neff evokes a beautiful, vivid sense of place while crafting her characters with the utmost care. -- Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover Spanning between the 1940s and early 2000s, The Days I Loved You Most is a heartwarming romance and intergenerational family saga. Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook and Kristan Higgins's Pack Up the Moon will devour this unforgettable story about loss, second chances and the lengths to which we are willing to go for love. Grab your tissues and call your book club because your next must-read has arrived! -- Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire Beautiful, tender, and filled with grace, The Days I Loved You Most is a testament to enduring love and its many wondrous ripple effects. With remarkable skill, Amy Neff weaves a tale filled with wisdom about aging, devotion, and the ways those we love the most mold us forever. A gorgeous and unforgettable debut. -- Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Stationery Shop This bittersweet tale, both heartbreaking and heartfelt, will leave even the most stoic reader with tears in their eyes. * Booklist * The Days I Loved You Most is an epic family saga. First-time novelist, Amy Neff, offers a sweeping love story that is by turns poetic, sentimental, romantic and heartbreaking. It grabs you from the first few pages, pulls you along, and breaks your heart with the force of its emotions. Rarely have I read a novel where I so desperately wanted to stop the hands of the clock, beg Fate to take another path. -- Carol Drinkwater This debut captured my heart. If you need a big ol' love story in your life then make it this one. A heartfelt epic spanning years; I fell in love with this family. -- Nina Pottell, Prima With a wonderful backstory and beautifully drawn characters, readers will find themselves immersed in an epic love story with an ending that will stay with them for a long time. * Candis * A heartbreaking and extraordinary debut, this story is a testament to the power of love * Woman & Home * Arm yourself with a box of tissues for this unforgettable love story set in New England. * Woman's Weekly * Tear-jerker alert * Sunday Post * A moving, unforgettable read * Closer * This is such an unforgettable novel which I will think about often. For fans of The Notebook and Me Before You, this is ABSOLUTELY a novel that will sweep your heart away * The Debut Digest *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
541 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-7374-9 (9781526673749)
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Additional editions
Amy Neff
The Days I Loved You Most
'If You Need a Big Ol' Love Story in Your Life Then Make it This One.' Prima
E-Book
07/2024
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
€11.99
Available for download
Person
Amy Neff's debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is a love letter to the seaside town where her family has spent summers since the early 1900s. The Days I Loved You Most is being published in the United States and Canada by Park Row, and in the UK by Bloomsbury; it also is being translated into 19 languages - and counting. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two sons. Connect with her on social media, or find her online at amyneff.com.