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    Time Flies: A Novel

    By Claire Cook

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    From the bestselling author of the beloved book Must Love Dogs, later made into a film starring John Cusack and Diane Lane, comes a new novel about what happens when we think everything is falling apart, and discover that we can pick up the pieces after all.

    Years ago, Melanie followed her husband, Kurt, from the New England beach town where their two young sons were thriving to the suburbs of Atlanta. She’s carved out a life as a successful metal sculptor, but when Kurt leaves her for another woman, having the tools to cut up their marriage bed is small consolation.

    She’s old enough to know that high school reunions are often a big disappointment, but when her best friend makes her buy a ticket and an old flame gets in touch to see if she’ll be going, she fantasizes that returning to her past might help her find her future…until her highway driving phobia resurfaces and threatens to hold her back from the adventure of a lifetime.

    Time Flies is an epic trip filled with fun, heartbreak, and friendship that explores what it takes to conquer your worst fears…so you can start living your future.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTouchstone
    Release dateJun 11, 2013
    ISBN9781451673692
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    Time Flies: A Novel
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    Claire Cook

    Claire Cook wrote her first novel in her minivan when she was forty-five. At fifty, she walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the adaptation of her second novel, Must Love Dogs, starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. She is the bestselling author of eight other novels and divides her time between the suburbs of Atlanta and Boston.

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    • 4/5
      Yes, it's officially summer now because there is a new book by Claire Cook on our shelves. Time Flies is a good one (but aren't they all?). This time it deals with a divorced woman and single mother trying to make her way in the world with her metal sculptures. She has two looming problems--her fear of driving on highways, and her high school reunion. This is a wonderful book about becoming yourself again, celebrating it, and flaunting it when you can. I really identified with Melanie, and ended up doing no small amount of cheering for her, mentally and occasionally physically. Cook's characters always leap off the page and into your heart, and this one is not different. Trust me, you want to hang out with Melanie this summer, so read this book!
    • 5/5
      I loved this book (as I am so in the age bracket)! It has everything from BFFs, Thelma and Louise, music, humor, road trip, high school reunions, and phobias. I so related to this story, as also developed a highway phobia for about 3 yrs. ---and I also lived in Atlanta (inside the perimeter off Paces Ferry Road in Vinings). I had no issues when I moved there in 1994; however, worked from home as a publisher, with high stress and deadlines and became very dizzy especially on I-285, bridges and highways with like 6-12 lanes with different levels and a lot going on.

      I literally had to Mapquest routes everywhere to refrain from getting on I-285 when going on business calls (do you know how difficult this is in Atlanta)? Especially when my commercial real estate clients were all over the city. I finally had to take a cab to the airport when traveling or take the back way to Camp Creek Parkway and park at the parking spot. So weird as for years drove in this traffic with no issues. Of course on I-285 they drive like nuts, as bad as Miami,FL! I would literally freeze on I-285, the same as Melanie in the book! It is a horrible feeling.

      The doctor told me I had issues with my Peripheral vision (a part of vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze). He stated if I am on a bridge with numerous roads, levels, cars, curves, etc…my eyes want to stay focused on all these elements and cannot focus on what is in front of me, thereby causing my dizziness -- causing a phobia of being dizzy and feel yourself leaning to the right. (Maybe this was Melanie’s issue :)

      Will add some humor here – I began dating a guy in 2001, who lived OTP (outside the perimeter –which is a NO NO). He was 8 yrs younger and definitely worth the trip. The first time he invited me to his house (Lake Lanier as far as you can get outside the perimeter in Dahlonega, GA)-- I had to take the back way from Vinings (wow, did he have to hold dinner and blow out the candles numerous times, as I was so late, but of course I blamed it on traffic as always a good excuse, or an accident in Atlanta). I kept my phobia a secret.

      Anyway, I had to get on GA-400 which is not a big deal as pretty flat and no big bridges. Because I loved going to his house, I had to force myself to get over it and since then no issues for highways. However, to this day, I have issues with the bridge on I-95 in Jacksonville and not a lot of way to get around it-- (numerous levels and roads with multi-things going on, Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa, Spaghetti junction, and bridge I-285/I-75 in Atlanta. Had to share this story, as sure there are other out there as well.

      Thanks again, Claire for this incredible book, as could so relate and feel as though I found my BFF! It will definitely make you laugh and want to be right there with the gals with the top down (I had a red Miata convertible then traded it for an SUV).

      BTW (the truck driver in the story was a riot)! Look forward to reading more --a must read!
    • 1/5
      Started out nicely but became boring and juvenile.DNF
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this story. It's a fun, easy beach type read.
      Ms. Cook, you've done it again!
    • 4/5
      Time Flies by Claire CookClass reunions only allow those who have succeeded at their goals, show off.Melanie had no plans to go. She had been married for decades and she was divorcing him, Kurt. She is a metal sculptor where she would useany metal she could recycle and create a piece. Loved hearing the welding terms as that is one job my husband was trained to do.Love hearing of all the decorating ideas Barbara (bj) has plans for the reunion tables.Listening to the transformation of the box springs is genius, love hearing how they progress..and go for a ride of their life!I am finding this book hilarious at times as it reminds me of my reunion/school days and the same songs, style of clothes, etc.Love hearing about all the seashore things, sea glass, as I'm from the same area and she realizes the time has flown by as she sees the drastic changes, even the beach has suffered.So many songs and lyrics from my neck of the woods also that I totally remember.Reunion does not go as planned...love this book a lot for the work she does with her hands and her designs.I received this book from Edelweiss by Simon & Schuster in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      Fun, fast, light---the audio is great---a good reader makes all the difference in how you like a good--Lesa Lockford was terrific as Mel. This could easily have a sequel about what Mel does next.
    • 4/5
      This is my favorite Claire Cook book and I think I've read them all. The story is engaging and fun. Really enjoyed.
    • 4/5
      Another fun, fast read by Cook heralds the summer season. When Mel's best friend from high school, BJ, keeps emailing her about their upcoming high school reunion, she finally wears her down. Mel, a metal sculptor, can set her own hours and needs a break from Atlanta, where her ex, Kurt, is setting up housekeeping with his new girlfriend, Crissy. She heads home to Massachusetts, where old friends and possibilities await. There's lot of fun retro tie-ins as BJ and Melanie embark on their buddy style trip to the reunion.
    • 5/5
      I love Claire Cook's books - Must Love Dogs is one of my favorite books, and so is Life's a Beach. Time Flies is now at the top of my list - loved it and the strengths and weaknesses of Melanie, the main character, and her imperfect best friend from high school, B.J. It's time for an unnamed high school reunion, and Melanie, newly separated from her high school boyfriend turned husband of long standing decides she should fly home to Boston to attend. She and B.J. are on the road to the re-discovery of who they were in high school and are experiencing the truth that time does fly. There are profound words of wisdom in this book, and Claire gives voice to some of every woman's uncertainties with life and aging. Full of great insights - this is a total must read. And as a side note? The ongoing playlist itself will transport the reader to times past...Glory Days, if you will! Thank you, Claire Cook for writing this book!
    • 5/5
      A delightful road trip for all...... Couldn't stop reading it...... ....yes.....enjoy.......