Marian Keyes is a phenomenon. The multimillion copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years - including Rachel's Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups - has millions of devoted readers around the world. In addition to her fifteen previous novels, Marian has also written two collection of journalism, upon which the recent hit BBC Radio 4 show Between Ourselves is based. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Marian lives in Don Laoghaire, Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.
You are all in for a treat. My Favourite Mistake is by turns hilarious and heart-breaking, with a very satisfying mystery at the heart of it too -- Elly Griffiths I'm eagerly awaiting My Favourite Mistake I raced through My Favourite Mistake. I was pulled in by the story, held by the authenticity of the characters and so seen by Marian’s portrayal of women in all their complex flaws. Her total lack of sentimentality and sharp humour sealed the deal. How lucky we are to have Marian Keyes! This a fantastic book. Hugely entertaining, moving, hilarious and just so refreshingly honest on women in middle age. I adored it -- Annie MacManus Explodes with joyful humanity on every page -- Sara Pascoe A great, big mystery romance that will make you laugh on every page. A marvel -- Catherine Newman Furiously funny and stealthily profound. There’s so much depth, but reading it made me feel happier and lighter than I have in ages – it’s sexy, smart, wise, touching and fun -- Daisy Buchanan A joyous read from start to finish -- Cariad Lloyd A gorgeous, gorgeous novel - devastating and hilarious in turn, warm and wise and full of surprises and welcome familiar faces. Marian Keyes at her inimitable best PRAISE FOR MARIAN KEYES -- : Delightfully funny * Daily Telegraph * No other author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly * Mail on Sunday * Funny, heartbreaking and so wise * Daily Mail * Her particular gift is the ability to settle the reader into a comfortable seat, then carry them to the darkest places; to make serious things funny - and moving * The Times * Perfection -- Gillian McAllister Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching -- Nigella Lawson Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy * Stylist * Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! -- Graham Norton Warm, witty and wise - a joy to read * Sun *