We All Live Here: A Novel

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 6,617 ratings

Price: 19.69

Last update: 04-09-2025


About this item

The #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family

“Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does.”—Jodi Picoult

Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her career is in freefall and her love life is . . . complicated. So when her real dad—a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the family you thought you could never forgive might have something to teach you: about love, and what it actually means to be family.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Sharon M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Moyes - must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
    Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking Pamela Dorman Books for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest novel by Jojo Moyes. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!

    Lila has a lot going on. Her ex-husband is having a baby with the woman he left her for and she has to see her every day at school pickup. Her mother passed away and her stepfather has basically moved in with her and her two daughters, in a house that is becoming a money pit. She has writer's block for her new book, and then her biological dad turns back up.

    As with all Moyes' books, this one will tug at your heartstrings. I love a good family drama and this book's many characters and their emotions felt real and relatable, These characters are dealing with a lot - grief, loss, uncertainty - but there are so many lighthearted, humorous moments along the way. It explores real family - those related to us and not - with all the ups and downs involved. I was always anxious to get back to this family and I already miss these characters, especially Gene who was such a hoot and was trying so hard to be better. A must read!
  • Debra C
    3.0 out of 5 stars relationships....
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
    A house, a broken marriage, loss, family, motherhood, and writing set the stage for JoJo Moyes' We All Live Here. Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate - her husband has left, her home is in disrepair, her stepfather has moved in, her lifelong absent father has shown back up, and her daughters have their own struggles. Life has thrown her some lemons and soured her to a degree, with all that she has on her plate, she is struggling.

    I had high hopes for this character driven book and thought that this would be a slam dunk for me. But I found this book to be quite slow for the entire 464d page book. While slow does not generally work for me, I did enjoy how JoJo Moyes showed Lilia slowly taking those lemons, that have been hurled her way and figuratively making lemonade with them.

    Many different forms of relationships are shown in this book and through them, Lilia begins to heal. I enjoyed the family drama; especially the drama caused by Lilia's eccentric father figures in this book. There are some fun moments, some hopeful moments, some sad moments, and some outlandish moments along the way. I just wished that things would move along at a much faster pace. While I enjoyed the sentiment of this book, it was still a struggle for this reader.
  • Lyndi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, lots of drama and emotion
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Shortly after Lila's first book about fixing her stale marriage published, Dan left her for his mistress down the street. Then her mother dies and her stepfather moves in to help with her two girls. To say her life is full of drama is an understatement. And now her estranged father knocks on her door looking for a place to stay!
    This is a character driven story without much plot, but as you get to know everyone in this unconventional family you can't wait to see what craziness happens next. Lila is kind of a doormat in the beginning but when she's finally had enough she becomes a strong woman not afraid to stand up for herself. I liked Gene's confident quirky character and how he subtly influenced everyone in the house. But my favorite character had to be Jensen, supportive and strong and always there when she needed him. Such a great family drama!
    I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
  • Tiffany
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    A story about strange family dynamics and also a lesson in forgiveness. I loved so many of the characters in this book. Great job JoJo Moyes! You did not disappoint! #WeAllLiveHere
  • Carol Eubanks
    5.0 out of 5 stars It grabs you from the beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    I love this author, I’ll read anything she writes, I’m 9 chapters in and I really like it. It could be a movie. Really enjoyable.

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