"Older" picks up where the beloved "Younger" left off, but this time, Liza Miller is trading in yoga pants for Hollywood heels. Older has the same aim as its predecessor and aims to balance aging, romance, and career. Liza is a relatable and empathetic character, and the theme is familiar. Perhaps too familiar.
Liza is an authentic character with a good mix of angst and self-deprecating humor. The plot nicely explores the workplace from different perspectives and tackles ageism and reinvention. While there is a romantic interest, it ultimately plays a supporting role in Liza's more extensive journey to reclaim her agency and embrace her age. There is emotional depth and vulnerability with the characters, but at times, it feels forced, and the conflict is quickly breezed over. Liza's self-deprecating humor and relatable struggles provide the perfect recipe for lighthearted entertainment. The plot treads familiar rom-com territory, with predictable tropes and conflicts that might leave seasoned readers wanting more.

In this follow-up to Younger (which became a TV series starring Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff and Debi Mazar), Liza is about to turn 50 and has returned from a writing retreat in a cabin in Maine.
She has moved on from her younger man Josh, her daughter Caitlin is pregnant, and she is looking to get back in with her former employer. And now her friend Kelsey wants to turn her book Younger, about her stint posing as a younger woman to get a publishing job, into a TV show.
Liza heads to LA to meet Stella Power, the actress married to a Hollywood studio head who wants to play the main character Alice. And suave British actor Hugo Fielding wants on board too. Soon Liza is torn between wanting to return to New York to be with her daughter and her ambition to see her story make it to screen.
This will no doubt appeal to fans of the TV show, with its update on what’s happening to Liza as well as its references to many of the people involved in the actual filming. However, the romance with Hugo was uninspiring, with zilch chemistry.

More Liza Miller? Yes please! Liza's been documenting her wild ride through the world of publishing - the lies she told to secure a job, how ageism and the patriarchy tried to prevent her from moving up in the ranks, and all the friends and lovers she found along the way. It's a pretty juicy tale, so she changes a few names and circumstances, and publishes it as a novel - and now, her old pal Kelsey wants to turn it into a TV show. HOW META IS THAT?

Liza lands in LA to help Kelsey write the pilot episode, which means leaving her life in New York behind. (Maggie, a pregnant daughter, Josh!!!!) Naturally, while in LA, Liza finds herself wooed by the wiles of Hollywood - and a certain handsome actor working on the show based on her life. At fifty, Liza's faced yet again with the question: is it ever too late to start over? And more importantly, does she really want to?

A quick fun read, but missing some oomph that the television series provides.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for advance access to this title!

Thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Australia for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

I am a huge fan of the previous book, Younger by Pamela Redmond. So I was VERY excited to check out Older. It ended up being just what I expected - a super fun quick read filled with spicy dialogue, lots of laughter, and many relatable moments with Liza! This is a must-read for any true fan of Redmonds!

This is a sequel to the book Younger, this can be read as a standalone, however I recommend reading the first book in the series. The author does a great job catching you up to speed.

It was so fun to come back into the lives of the characters that we loved in the Younger book and series. I read the first book before I watched the series. This book fits right in with the first one but is much different than the TV series. It was a quick and enjoyable read.

Older is the sequel to the book Younger. I had not read the first book, as the cover is what really caught my eye for this book. Luckily, the author does a good job of filling the reader in, and I was able to quickly figure out what was going on. The book follows Liza Miller, a forty-something from New Jersey. The book is based off a tv show, and there were plenty of mentions and references to the actual show. While this book was entertaining, it did at times feel short and a little rushed. There was an overuse of cliches, which is not something I typically enjoy in books. Overall, this was a quick, light summer read, but I don’t think that it is a series I will continue on with.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Good (even better) sequel to the first book Younger. This is a standalone which means you ddn't have to read the first. Well written and easy reading.

Older is the sequel to Younger. Liza Miller is approaching 50 and much like her "younger" self she has some difficult decisions to make. She finds herself once again caught between the worlds of furthering her career or one again sacrificing herself for her family.

I found, Older to a much more entertaining read than Younger. It's actually a delightful read that pulls you out of the oppressive heaviness of the pandemic and into an entertaining read that you will devour. This book has more of the feel of the TV show flow than Younger did. We see the Liza will "love" on TV in this book. You don't need to read Younger first. This book can stand alone.

Don't expect to "see" the same characters in this book as in the show. Just push the TV series out of your head and read the books for what they are, a quick read with entertainment value.



* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love the show, so went back and read the original book before this one. Older was a great way to get a more intimate view of the characters and see them in a bit of an alternate reality. Perfect for a quick read and companion to the original book and tv series!

I went into this really wanting to enjoy it but I just couldn't. It was probably a mistake that I was a big fan of the TV show rather than a fan of the original book because the characters are so much more like-able on the show.

As always, a copy of this book was provided by the author or publisher in exchange for my honest review. This does not effect my opinion in any way.

Younger is a definite comfort television series for me. It's quick and easy to slip into; thoughtful, without having to stretch yourself too thin. In a lot of ways, it's enjoyable to me in the same way books like Gossip Girl are. It's pure escapism that still has a heart and soul. The first novel is much of the same and reading it was not unlike watching the show: it was fun, plain and simple.

Obviously, diving into Older I was in much of this head space: I was ready to escape my own life. I had just finished the new Netflix series Emily in Paris (incidentally also from the Younger showrunner Darren Star) and the novel Younger. Older was the rightful next choice. Pamela Redmond 100% had my interest piqued.

Starting right off the bat, I will say that Older was just as easy to fall into as Younger. It was indulgent and smart. It took me away for a time. It held a fairly similar spark of energy to Younger. And, of course, I was invested in the characters pretty much instantaneously. Liza will always hold a special place in my heart because there's just so much underneath the surface with her.

But, something about Older didn't fully click with me. I had a lot of fun with it but not quite in the same way that I had fun with book one or the television series. There were moments that drug on a bit for me and other's that just felt like something was missing from the narrative. The first of the novel felt a bit lesser than immensely better paced second act.
Older was one of those easy-to-read books that hits a lot of the right marks but isn't always the most memorable. Redmond's prose is stylish and heartfelt, making the experience enjoyable even in moments that didn't quite connect with me.

I didn't read Younger, the first book in this series by Pamela Redmond, nor have I viewed the series of the same name. However, I was intrigued by the book blurb for Older.

It's a pretty easy enjoyable read about Liza Miller and her return to civilization. Specifically Manhattan. A writer, she's been disconnected as in living in a cabin out in the wilderness. And when she returns it's a trip down a rabbit hole that places her in L.A. and helping her friend write the pilot for Liza's book. I did start off liking the author's voice for Alice. And the storyline isn't complex, it's something of a beach read. A woman in her fifties is on the eve of rekindling her love life, her career yet is confronted by motherhood of an adult daughter who has just become a mother herself. Liza now a grandmother is on the threshold on the proverbial next stage of life. What will she do?

Older is a nice mental vacation from the world around. I'd like to catch the TV show Younger just because it feels like I'd be better prepared for Older.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC.
4 stars.

Older by Pamela Redmond is such a satisfying read for fans of the show and book 'Younger'. I couldn't put this down and I was swept up in the life of Liza Miller. This book has the perfect amount of drama and romance that I love in a book.

I love everything about 'Younger' so I was thrilled to read this book. The story picks up with Liza's 50th birthday approaching. She is making her way back to New York to restart and questioning a ton of her life choices. The big 50 is making her wonder what she truly wants in life and makes her think if it's too late for her to go after her dreams. She knows that she isn't completely happy in her life and is about to make some changes.

A few things have changed that made me so excited as a fan. Caitlin is expecting her first child, Maggie is in a stable relationship with kids, Kelsey and Liza work together again, and a new love interest. It may be a lot to take in but it's so worth it.

I was excited for Liza and Kelsey to work together again in creating a show for Liza's book, Younger. It was so intriguing to learn how Liza pictured the show and how much the studio played a role in changing up the show. To know that Josh almost wasn't in the show was a shocker, but I am grateful that he ended up making it in the cut. For all you Charles fan, myself included, I am sad to say that he is not a character in the book but you have another older love interest that is equally swoon-worthy. His name is Hugo and he is a famous actor who is up for the role of: Liza's older love interest. Liza and Hugo spend so much time together trying to make the show perfect and that only enhances their amazing chemistry. I don't want to give too much away, but the ending is hopeful.

The book does take place in both New York and Los Angeles. Liza is so different in each city and that's what makes her such a dynamic character. No matter what happens she finds a way to make each experience a positive in her life. That is admirable and makes her such a relatable character.

I give Older 5 stars. It was everything I wanted in a sequel and I devoured this book. I absolutely adore Pamela Redmond's writing and she makes it so easy to fall in love with her characters. I really enjoyed getting to see everything from the ups and downs with Liza. It was full of heartbreaking, uplifting, empowering, and romantic moments that made this book so enjoyable.

A nice, light read.... nothing too heavy, as expected, but struggled a bit to complete. I appreciate the opportunity to review it!

I tried to read this two separate times, but it just didn't interest me. I'm sure it's a great novel for others, but I had to put it down.

Younger TV show fans rejoice, the sequel is out (and quick plug, if you haven’t read THE MISEDUCATION OF HENRY CANE or MARRIAGE VACATION, both inspired from the TV show, then what are you doing?!?!)! This book was such a fun light read, and exactly what I needed right now (although this book did deal with some serious topics). I would definitely categorize this as a coming of age story, even though the main character is pushing 50. Liza is still learning to be comfortable in her own skin, especially as she is no longer able to pass for the 20-something she pretended to be in her mid-40s. She’s figuring out her career, whether that means continuing to strike out on her own as an author or taking on a more traditional office job in publishing again. She’s struggling to balance friendships, some of them mixed with business, and some that are just so busy between kids and spouses and busy careers. And while she’s happy on her own Liza can’t help but find herself in that angsty teen romance phase where you’re so unsure of someone’s feelings for you and the games they play. Between the quirky cast of characters and Liza’s fun and often satirical tone, I flew through this book. I would totally want Liza to be my wise older friend in real life!!

I haven't read the first book in this series but I have seen the tv show. I love how fast-paced and twisty the tv show is, and it's so flirty and bold. I felt like this book was kind of lacking that, but maybe because it's about how Liza has matured. It was a nice ending to the story. I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Younger the book, then Younger the TV series so I was excited to see Older.

I have to start off to say I loved how the story in so much further in the future lol hence
the name. I also love how Liza is needing to figure out again what she wants and what is best for her and the people surrounding her.

Great book!

Like many, I love TV Younger... well, used to until I could not longer watch episodes on Tvland.com for free. I try my best to keep up with episodic recaps online, but, that just gets tiring. I had thought about reading the book it was inspired by, but the reviews are pretty meh. Yes, I see the reviews for this sequel are also meh, but NetGalley approved my read of an arc, and was not going to pass this opportunity up.

The verdict? I liked it. Reading it brought the feel of the series back to me. However, what I had issue with was some of the characters and some of the relationships. For instance, Caitlyn needs to grow up!

Overall, it was a fun enough read. Maybe I'll head back and read the original book, after all.