From New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews comes the return of one of our favorite fictional characters: Jones, the noticer. A mysterious elderly man with white hair and endless wisdom who always appears to show up exactly when he’s needed most. At 3:29 a.m. on May 22, a telephone rings in Orange Beach, Alabama. Breaking the sleepy silence inside the bedroom of New York Times bestselling … Times bestselling author Andy Andrews, a hastily whispered message heralds the news that Andy has been waiting on for seven years: Jones is back in town. Apparently, however, he is also in jail.
The old man is tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding his brief incarceration. After arriving to bail him out, Andy is shocked to discover that his trusted friend has already opened an unusual business in one of the resort town’s most high-profile shopping districts. Jones’s Five & Dime seems to always have exactly what visitors are looking for, even as their fate steadily becomes entwined with Jones’s.
As the town moves from spring to summer, a practical joker is becoming bolder and more inventive with every prank that is pulled. Could Jones be behind some of it? Why? And what will happen if he is? What’s the truth about that four-hundred-pound table in his Five & Dime? What compels certain people to gather around it every morning? And why does it look as if every person Jones meets has a secret they will reveal only to him?
With rare insight, Andy and Jones take us on a journey that proves the importance of perspective, the power of connection, and the ability we all have to make the impossible come true.
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What a fantastic book to read!
I was completely mesmerized by this book – this is a part of the Noticer series. I have not read any of the other books in this series, but don’t let this stop you from picking up this beautiful and wonderful book.
Just Jones is a fantastic story that is both mesmerizing and captivating. This fantastic book gifts us life lessons along the way. This was a really quick read that I enjoyed and found to be eye opening. I now understand why Andy Andrews has such a loyal following – a true master storyteller.
I am going to be purchasing this book for friends and family to gift.
Wonderful!!
This is my first book by Andy Andrews and now that I know what I was missing I am going back for more. It took me a few starts to finally get into this book. I’m not sure why, but I am so deeply gratified that I pushed through for missing out on this really well written interesting tale would have been a big loss for me. Everyone should know a Just Jones. He seems to pop up just when he is needed most and inject some much needed humor, kindness and love into everyones world. His life experience and wisdom are never ending and though always practical they are laced with humor and of course common sense. He is like the human version of your favorite blanket to snuggle up with on a cold winters day. So many different people and their stories intersect and continue on life journey all better having known Jones. I don’t really know how to explain this book other than to say do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this lovely sweet feel good book of life lessons, love, kindness and humor.
Jones is back. But believe me, this is a stand-alone book, and you do not have to read the other two noticer books to enjoy this one. Please be aware that this book will inspire you and be ready to reread the book more than once. And get some perspective for everyday living. Love, love, love this newest bookx1b. Just Jones
Exceptional… this is the 3rd installation in the Jones adventure.
Everyone needs Jones in their lives to show them insights and change perspective on how to live life on purpose.
If you haven’t read The Noticer or The Noticer Returns… Do it and let Jones teach and inspire you!
I did not have the privilege of reading the first few books in the Noticer series, so it took me a minute to get my bearings in this story but once I did I fell in love with Just Jones. For me, it felt a little disjointed at first, with multiple stories that ricochet back and forth, and multiple characters with what at first appears to be storylines that have nothing to do with another, but as I read further, slowing witnessing each narrative intersect, it was nothing short of breathtaking, and incredibly poetic.
This is a tale that we all can identify with in one way or another, and the wisdom that Joes speaks to everyone that he comes in contact with is so spot on, and thought-provoking, not only for the person in the story, but to the reader as well. I highlighted quite a few passages of sage advice that I plan to ponder on later, especially the part about coffee. I’ve always had an obsession with coffee, but this analogy took that love to a whole other level. I also would kill to try Just Jones Java!
As with all books by Andy Andrews the writing is masterful, and the attention to facts and details are unparalleled. He is such an exquisite storyteller! I was blown away with how much I enjoyed this book, especially with how rocky the beginning was for me, but now I plan on going back and reading the first two books in the series. I can’t help myself! I’m in love with Jones!
*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author and/or publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.