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 three collections of journalism, upon which hit BBC Radio 4 show Between Ourselves was based. Marian co-hosts the popular show Now You’re Asking with actress Tara Flynn for BBC Radio 4. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Marian lives in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.
Classic Keyes: owl-wise, oven-warm and very funny. Fabulous * The Times, Summer Reads 2024 * Keyes is a powerhouse. My Favourite Mistake is not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary. Her protagonist’s voice is crystal cut with observations about gentrification, sexism and an economic system that tells women they are nothing without expensive serums and Peloton machines * The Sunday Times * What heaven . . . wish it could go on forever -- Nigella Lawson Warmhearted and deftly plotted page-turner. A celebration of kindness: that of family and friends * Sunday Telegraph * Sharp and funny * Guardian * Keyes’s prose whisks you through her tales — she has an instantly endearing turn of phrase and an acute sense of comic timing * The Times * 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 The biggest treat. I've laughed, I've blushed and I've cried. How does Marian do it? Just a beautiful, hopeful story -- Jennie Godfrey Funny and moving and very sexy -- Liz Nugent Unbelievable…so much talent -- Chris Evans