My Favourite Mistake
Published on 13. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-1-4059-4542-4 (ISBN)
Description
THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Classic Keyes: very funny' The Times
'Made me punch the air' Independent
'Funny, heart-breaking and wise' Daily Mail
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After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York.
Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family.
They say: are you having a mid-life crisis?
Because back home, Anna can't escape her past - the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out.
Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting.
But might they just save her?
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'Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary' Sunday Times
'A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness' Mail on Sunday
'Fabulous' The Times
'Wonderful' Daily Mail
'Sharp and funny' Guardian
'A literary titan' Independent
Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake
'I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all' ***** Reader Review
'OMG it's good to have these lovely characters back!' ***** Reader Review
'The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes' ***** Reader Review
'it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have - brilliant' ***** Reader Review
Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK)
Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]
'Classic Keyes: very funny' The Times
'Made me punch the air' Independent
'Funny, heart-breaking and wise' Daily Mail
---
After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York.
Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family.
They say: are you having a mid-life crisis?
Because back home, Anna can't escape her past - the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out.
Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting.
But might they just save her?
---
'Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary' Sunday Times
'A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness' Mail on Sunday
'Fabulous' The Times
'Wonderful' Daily Mail
'Sharp and funny' Guardian
'A literary titan' Independent
Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake
'I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all' ***** Reader Review
'OMG it's good to have these lovely characters back!' ***** Reader Review
'The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes' ***** Reader Review
'it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have - brilliant' ***** Reader Review
Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK)
Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]
Reviews / Votes
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 EvansMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-4542-4 (9781405945424)
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E-Book
04/2024
Penguin Books Ltd
€14.99
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Person
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 Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.
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 Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.