Happiness Sold Separately

Oct 7, 2024 10:30 PM

Author:Lolly Winston

Elinor Mackey has lived her life in perfect order: college, law school, successful corporate career, marriage. But suddenly her world is falling apart. Now in her late 30s, she's discovered that she and her podiatrist husband, Ted, can't have children. When Elinor withdraws from Ted into an interior world of heartbreak and anger, Ted begins an affair with Gina, the nutritionist at their gym - a young woman with an oddball son who adores Ted. Meanwhile, Elinor falls in love with the oak tree in her front yard, spreading out her sleeping bag to sleep under the stars.

Lolly Winston's second novel looks beyond the manicured surface of suburbia to a world of loss, longing, lust and betrayal.

Reviews

A bittersweet, touching tale of life

—— hot stars

Truthful, thoughtful and very appealing

—— Washington Post

Sensitive and lyrical, with moments of hilarity and pathos

—— Chicago Sun Times

A tender, wry, beautifully crafted story

—— Boston Globe

Elinor's wit, as well as Winston's keen eye for humor in moments of despair, elevate this touching, comic tale above the crowded pack

—— People Magazine

A bittersweet, funny novel about the end of one love and the beginning of a new life

—— Glamour

An addictive, romantic gem of a comic, filled with complex, lovable (and hateable) characters. The artwork is rich and dramatic, with gorgeous colors and bold linework, each panel a dreamy treat for the eyes.

—— Faith Erin Hicks, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling cartoonist

Lore Olympus is the perfect escape. Rachel Smythes artwork is vivid and enchanting, with deeply relatable characters and a deft handling of their dark pasts. For anyone looking for a fresh take on Hades and Persephone, Lore Olympus brings us a sexy and delightful romp that captivates until the very last page. Whimsical and heartfelt!

—— Ashley Poston, author of Geekerella

Lore Olympus is a delicacy. Funny, dark, sexy, and lavishly illustrated, it delights on every page. I cant recommend it enough.

—— Kate Leth, author of Marvels Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!

Moody, beautiful, and funny . . . Be transported to a gorgeous reimagining of Greek gods in a modern fantasy setting. Romance, drama, trauma, and goofs! You will not be able to put this down once you start!

—— Babs Tarr, professional comic artist

Romantic, radical, and relatable, goddesses have never been more gloriously grounded. A must-read for any girls figuring out their own power.

—— Sam Maggs, co-creator of Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas

The storytelling is immersive, the characters are engaging, and the art is exquisite. I loved every single frame!

—— Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead

My favorite graphic novel. Even though the legend of Hades and Persephone is thousands of years old, you will fall in love with these characters in a whole new way - and you'll never see the twists and turns coming!

—— Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Across the Universe

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