The Next AlwaysThe Next Always
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What it's about
The Next Always is the first book in Nora Roberts' Inn BoonsBoro trilogy, a warm small-town romance.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 32 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Chesapeake Blue
Dark Witch
The SearchGood to know
It's the first of a trilogy.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #308 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #1102 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2029 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is The Next Always worth reading?
Yes. It spent 32 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,029 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 63.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Next Always about?
The Next Always is the first book in Nora Roberts' Inn BoonsBoro trilogy, a warm small-town romance.
How long does it take to read The Next Always?
About 9 hours (346 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Next Always?
If you liked it, try Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts, Dark Witch by Nora Roberts or The Search by Nora Roberts.