Adulting at the Moto-Lodge: A Humorous Family Life Romp

by Joshua Berkov

A self-assured man. A meddlesome motel owner. A cascade of disasters that could end in healing… or catapult him into yet another fiasco.

Rob Cunningham believes he can do no wrong. So when his wife kicks him to the curb for cheating with her sister, the serial philanderer still refuses to emerge from his cocoon of self-love. But when the smug salesman loses his job and needs a new gig, he’s appalled to discover he’s at the mercy of his eccentric landlady’s haphazard puppeteering.

As the strange circumstances of Rob’s handyman handiwork force him to confront issues from his troubled childhood, he grudgingly admits he isn’t a flawless human being. And as his new friend spills the beans on old secrets, he risks dipping a tentative toe into the waters of reconciliation.

Will Rob’s carnival of calamities be the wake-up call he needs to transform his world?

Adulting at the Moto-Lodge is a humorous standalone novel. If you like irreverent observations on humanity, dysfunctional families, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, then you’ll adore Joshua Berkov’s lighthearted mosaic.

Genres: Fiction

Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2023

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This is such a fun filled book! Lot's of crazy, fun characters with quite the back storys of their lives. It was such a wild ride to see how all of these crazy characters lives became entertwined! I really enjoyed this light-hearted book!!

[Lori Cheney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun summer read with family drama that many can relate to. Humorous and yet poignant, it speaks to the power of family, even when the family is a mess.

[Donna Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read enjoyed it very much

I have read all of Joshua Berkovs books, this was every bit as good as the others if not perhaps a bit funnier. I've purchased his books for my 92 year old mom too.
Keep up the great works!

[Tess Ailshire · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've come to learn that finding "humorous" or "hilarious" or "romp" or similar terms in a subtitle can almost guarantee my choice would be "inane" or "idiotic". This was no different, and I almost quit after the first section.

I'm glad I didn't, but not because the book got any better. In fact, the final section took a significant turn of tone, which almost felt as if the author needed to wrap things up but had lost the desire to work at the humor.

Absolutely not my cup of tea. Not horrendous, but not something that causes me to find more of the author's work.

[JEANETTE KOETKEMEYER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny read

I enjoyed the book,
Laugh out loud.in places. characters I could see as real and funny.. Ready to read more

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't really my kind of humor, but I did enjoy the book. Sort of a twist on a "coming of age" story. The ending was a bit too abrupt for me. I wanted to learn more. But overall, it was a good read.

[Sherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. The characters in this book are alive and well. I swear I am related to some of the elderly ladies and I have met men similar to the main character. If you read this one and like it you definitely should read his first two books.

[Juliana Simonds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting family

I was amazed at how interesting the characters were portrayed in this book...keeping me interested in every single one and the convoluted relationships between them. A very thought provoking book. Also an ending I never expected.

[Karen Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Loved the book! I just wish there was a second one to finish the story. The same with the book The Enlightenment of Iris. Please make a second book of each to finish the stories

[michelle green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adulting at the motor lodge, a humorous family life

This was a fun and interesting read. I would suggest anyone who wants a little laughter to read it. The ending is a kicker. It will surprise you beyond surprise.

[Lisa French · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging and entertaining

I loved this book. The characters are relatable and the dialogue is wonderful. I became totally immersed in this family's story and then, realized that this book is about every family. A great read!

[Vida Bonacci · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a quick read.

[Suzette Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adulting at the Motor-Lodge

Very funny and quirky story about estrangement of families. Doris is a laugh a minute, and Delores isn't far behind.

[Silvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of hilarious dialog, it's the kind of light-hearted prose you have to read now and then in between all the 'serious’ books :)