I loved this book. From the moment I read a sample on my Kindle, I knew I wanted to read it. A sense of foreboding, but one that compelled me forward. It's her 1st novel, and I was amazed. The protagonist is a young girl, just reaching her teen years, but bright, insightful, quick, funny-- definitely something people of all ages can relate to. The world's is slowing down as it spins on it's axis. What are the implications-- day by day, & into the future? Does the change bring out the best in people, or not? Great existential questions for a book club-- wish I was still in mine! Highly recommend.

Good book for club discussions: engages the reader and opens many avenues for discussion. That said, book clubs should note that the book has an underlying sadness that the reader can't escape, any more than the characters can escape the slowing of the earth's rotation. In a way Age of Miracles reminds me of The Diary of Anne Frank: a young girl comes of age during a time beset with trouble. (My rating actually falls somewhere around 3.5 stars and probably should be higher. I like happier books though so the rating accurately reflects my feelings.)

What if scientists found out that days were last a little longer. What would that mean for the environment, work work, for the world? The story is told by coming of age girl whose world is coming undone, an extra minute, every day at a time.

More of a coming of age book for the main character. It did make you think of the possiblity of "the slowing" and realize what we have today. Discussion concluded early with general concession of it was an "ok" book but not great.

Extremely interesting, well written and absolutely thought provoking. The story gave our club a lot to discuss.

This book is slow, wordy and boring. Life is too short. Don't waste your time.