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A Quiet Life
By (Author) Ethan Joella
Muswell Press
Muswell Press
29th July 2025
25th June 2026
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
288
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Set in a close-knit Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief. Ethan's debut novel A Little Hope received widespread UK coverage and will be published in paperback to coincide with A Quiet Life. Scribner will publish A Quiet Life in November'22.
A seriously talented writer and one to watch. The Spectator. This sensitive US debut about a group of neighbours should scratch the itch of any Elizabeth Strout fans Simmering with everyday drama and heartache. Daily Mail on A Little Hope. Poignant and quietly powerful inspiring. New York Times. Shines with the courage and heart of its characters. Qian Julie Wang author of Beautiful Country. A beautifully written page-turner like this one is hard to find. Nikki May, author of Wahala
Ethan Joella teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware and leads community writing workshops. His work has appeared in River Teeth, The International Fiction Review, The MacGuffin, Delaware Beach Life, and Third Wednesday. He lives in Delaware with his wife and two daughters.