Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting

Clare Corbett’s posh British accent perfectly portrays daily London commuter Iona Iverson–she’s an eccentric magazine advice columnist who is slowly being phased out at work for being out of touch with the millennials. She has nicknames for her fellow train travelers, and when “Smart-but-Sexist-Manspreader” (Piers) chokes on a grape, six of the daily commuters become intertwined in the best possible way—friendship. The novel continues from the perspectives of the regular passengers in Iona’s train car to Waterloo Station: Sanjay, the nurse who cares too much; Piers, the wealthy financier living a lie; Martha, the shy, bullied teenager; David, the dull lawyer; and Emmie, the beautiful marketing executive. Much like Pooley’s debut novel (The Authenticity Project), her sophomore novel is another gentle, heartwarming tale that will captivate readers looking for a relatable and uplifting read. It also serves as a rallying call for the connections we make when we don’t work remotely. The audio production is flawless, and Corbett handles the voices of the many characters with ease.