{"product_id":"9780008738679","title":"Gracie Jenkins Runs a Marathon: The cosiest, feel-good book club novel NEW this autumn","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe best adventures start with a single step…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a lively and fresh voice Penny has. So funny too and really resonates with someone who never wants to retire or slow down! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Phillipa Ashley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGracie Jenkins thought her days of adventure were behind her. Settled into the familiar rhythms of small-town life, aged 72, she never imagined she'd lace up her trainers for anything more than a stroll down memory lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a long-forgotten postcard sparks a fire within her, Gracie embarks on an extraordinary journey and sets out to conquer the ultimate challenge: training for a marathon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Gracie's steps turn into miles, she discovers strength she never knew she had and a community she never expected to find. But it's not just about crossing the finish line—it's about rediscovering herself along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Gracie prove to herself, and her loved ones, that age truly is just a number?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe feel-good novel that proves life can begin at any age…all you have to do is get up and go! Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Clare Pooley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–––––––-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHORS LOVE PENNY MIRREN!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Funny, uplifting and warm'\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author PHILLIPA ASHLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Beautifully written, the characters leap from the page'\u003cstrong\u003e Million-copy bestselling author SUE MOORCROFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An uplifting gem of a novel! Funny, heartwarming and hopeful!' \u003cstrong\u003eKATE STOREY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eAn uplifting celebration…a great big hug of a book.'\u003cstrong\u003e JULIE MA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Funny, fresh and gloriously inspiring. I feel joyous after finishing this book.' \u003cstrong\u003eKATE GALLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A likeable cast of characters, an engaging story and delicious food…a fun, involving read.' \u003cstrong\u003eJANE LOVERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved Maggie from the first page and cheered her on through every chapter.' \u003cstrong\u003eRUTH O'LEARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGracie Jenkins story is a powerful reminder that age is just a number. This multigenerational tale of sports, friendship, and family is a testament to the power of determination and the strength of the human spirit. It's a heartwarming journey that proves it's never too late to start a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Kate Galley (Old Girls Behaving Badly), Clare Pooley (How to Age Disgracefully), Jo Thomas (A Place in the Sun), Milly Johnson (Let the Bells Ring Out), and Veronica Henry (The Forever House).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penny Mirren, Read by Cathy Tyson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889181347989,"sku":"9780008738679","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008738679.jpg?v=1776888137","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008738679","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}