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We're Not Sixteen Anymore

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

This is a funny book about the foray into online dating in your 60s. It was and amusing and delightful read when you need something light.

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A widow discovers online dating. She goes on dates. A couple of funny moments and a lot of incessant rambling. She went on several dud dates and I really wanted her to be honest and speak up for herself on a few of these dates.

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So funny! Becky Anderson's book "We're Not Sixteen Anymore" is a great look at being from the older (but not old) crowd. It's a fun trip into dating when you're too old to be doing that, but not old enough to not be doing it. :) It makes me grateful to not be dating no matter what age I am.

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This was book was quite funny. Made me really grateful I do not date in the current world we live in with technology and every app that is out there. Yet imagine not understanding technology and going through this. Wow. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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First, I want to thank Becky Andersen, BQB Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Becky Anderson had me cracking up laughing out loud reading her latest book We’re Not Sixteen Anymore: A Baby Boomer’s Adventure of Online Dating. I can’t remember the last time an author had me laughing so hard! Thank you for that!! Needles to say this is a very fun and easy read!

Ellis Dixson did an incredible job with the cover design. It was very fun and very appropriate for the subject matter! Between the design and the title it made me want to read the book.

Becky dedicates this book to whoever invented cyber-dating; to loved ones everywhere who encourage someone to live life to its fullest; and especially to my beloved family and friends.

I absolutely loved everything about this book! The idea and the concept of the book, the humor she had throughout the book, the comparison from back in the day to modern day and how things have drastically changed (there were specifics that I was literally laughing my booty off with), etc.

Having been on dating sites I know all about the highs and the lovely lows about them. I loved hearing about her experience as a mature woman getting back into the dating scene using a new form of dating. Not only that but the dating stories were fun to read as well.

There was a funny part in the book when people thought 40 was old for dating and kissing let alone 60. Funny I am 44 and single. However, with Covid I may be 60 by my next date!

Becky has a talent for writing in this genre!

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Absolutely hilarious book by Becky Andersen! She has captured the perils of dating for older adults in a very humorous way. Couldn't keep the book down once I started reading it! It was so funny! I can totally see this becoming a hit comedy TV show with each chapter made into an episode!

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Was a good read but became reparative after a bit. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

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Internet dating is a <i>thing</i> in my age group. Being sixty-plus myself, a lot of my friends are either divorced or widowed, so this looked like it might be a fun read, because I would be able to associate. One of my friends actually wrote a book on the same subject recently.

Firstly, I did enjoy reading about all the different dates she went on, because I could associate with everything. However, I did not really find it a fun or quirky read, but rather a book about someone who is constantly more aware about appearance than about two souls looking for friendship and more. Putting herself down constantly, became tiring to read, the writer really sounds like she is so much more than that. This read more like a rom-com for a thirty-year-old who does not know herself yet.

What I did appreciate, was the way she described the situations she got herself into and the suurroundings, she managed to put me right in the middle of the situation, every time. And I am surrely glad about the ending.

If there was an option for 2.5 stars, that would be my choice.

Thank you #Netgalley

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This was quite a fun book to read. The author, Becky Anderson, talks about the adventures of online dating and her experiences with it. She had some really funny experiences, but she seemed to end up finding online dating to be fun. She is an older woman and her family got her to try it. This book, although very humorous and fun to read, was very positive about online dating, which was good. After all, it seems like all you hear is negative things about it, so to hear someone have positive experiences with it was heartwarming. I would read this book again. It was well written and just hilarious to read. I highly recommend it.

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I had a great time reading this book and now I am looking forward to reading more books by the same author. Many many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this eARC.

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One thing is clear after reading this book... dating is never going to be an easy job, whether you are sixteen or sixty! 😅

I giggled and chuckled my way through this book where the author shares her funny and embarrassing experiences with online dating at the age of 61.

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A story about a 60 year old who is embarking back into the dating world. It's definitely a quirky and fun read. Online dating isn't easy but at 60 to read the dates bought a skill me to my face.

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This book was cute. It was humorous but not laugh out loud funny as I expected it to be. I like the different take of the older woman trying online dating. I look forward to reading more by this author.

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Aww, I fell in love with this book because it's cute, charming and very heartwarming. A good way to escape reality by reading this light and fun book! Totally recommended to all ages!

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In We're Not Sixteen Anymore, Becky Andersen has created,a wonderfully funny book of essays chronicling the pitfalls and perils of dating in the digital age.

First is the trauma of creating a new account and a dating profile; then waiting for the first responses to come in. It's amazing how quickly checking for responses goes from a pleasant pastime to a raving addiction.

She meets an entire collection of Mr. Wrongs. There's the utterly boring guy, the guy who makes a hobby of dating, and the guy who goes to a great deal of trouble to create a perfect first date. She also discovers that a horseback riding date, after years of not riding, is a painful way to meet another Mr. Wrong.

Does she meet a Mr. Maybe, or even a Mr. Right. You'll have to read it to find out!

I would highly recommend this title to woman looking for something light and funny.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital copy of this title to review from Net Galley.

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While I enjoyed this book immensely and chuckled at many parts, I wondered how very lucky this lady was. Where were the ones who gave you false names and someone else's picture, or the scammers who try to steal your identity? At least I don't feel alone in my efforts to find the "one".

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The lead character is advised to find “a friend” and she tries out online dating but she’s not sixteen anymore. In her early sixties, the author discovers the benefits and disadvantages of online dating as she goes on her dates.
The narration is very hilarious, perfectly a romantic comedy! The author’s witty sense of humour will make you laugh on each page and each line. The way she describes her date and herself and the surroundings is awesome.
Grab this book on Valentines Day or any Day and it surely won’t disappoint you!

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This book is a fun story of a 60ish woman dipping her toes into online dating. I laughed a lot and cried little. Overall I think this book will not dissappoint both young and old

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What a nice surprise! Such a refreshing book, it looks like the story of an oldish Bridget Jones looking for another love of her life after Mark Darcy (snif). It's the writer's real story searching for love in a date website and it's really interesting to know the truth about being in the love market at that age, but she narrates it in a light and funny way and I found it difficult to put down. The ending was a little too rushed, but she choose my favourite suitor, so happy ending for all LOL.

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To have such an eye opener of a book was quite a surprise. It opens your eyes then tears them up full of tears with such hilarious tales of dates gone bad. This is such a cute and comical book! If you need a good laugh you can get it with this novel. I gave an honest review in exchange for a copy of this hilarious tale! It was time spent well.

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