One Good Thing
From the Mega-Bestselling Author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up
Published on 28. April 2022
400 pages
978-1-5290-2289-6 (ISBN)
Description
Heart-warming, uplifting and heartbreakingly honest, One Good Thing is an alternative love story about finding happiness and showing that sometimes you only need one good thing to turn your life around. From the million copy bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up, the perfect summer read for all those who enjoy Ruth Jones, Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella.
In life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . .
Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and, feeling lost and lonely, she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company.
But Liv soon discovers she isn't the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window. And Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, who hides behind the garden gate. And Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . .
Praise for Alexandra Potter:
'The new Bridget Jones' - Celia Walden, The Telegraph
'A funny, feisty tale' - Mike Gayle, author of Half a World Away
'Pacy, absorbing, witty and tender' - Karen Swan, author of The Last Summer
Praise for So, I Met This Guy - your next favourite novel, coming January 2026:
'THE mega hit of 2026!' - Matt Cain
'A thrilling, witty, twisty, turny wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' - Milly Johnson
'A rollercoaster ride of riotous humour, self-discovery, twists, turns' - Alex Brown
'A moving tribute to the transformative power of female friendship' - Freya North
'I could not love this book more' - Lindsey Kelk
In life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . .
Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and, feeling lost and lonely, she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company.
But Liv soon discovers she isn't the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window. And Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, who hides behind the garden gate. And Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . .
Praise for Alexandra Potter:
'The new Bridget Jones' - Celia Walden, The Telegraph
'A funny, feisty tale' - Mike Gayle, author of Half a World Away
'Pacy, absorbing, witty and tender' - Karen Swan, author of The Last Summer
Praise for So, I Met This Guy - your next favourite novel, coming January 2026:
'THE mega hit of 2026!' - Matt Cain
'A thrilling, witty, twisty, turny wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' - Milly Johnson
'A rollercoaster ride of riotous humour, self-discovery, twists, turns' - Alex Brown
'A moving tribute to the transformative power of female friendship' - Freya North
'I could not love this book more' - Lindsey Kelk
Reviews / Votes
The new Bridget Jones for our Covid-ridden times -- Celia Walden, on <i> Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up</i> * Telegraph * Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're twenty, forty or eighty -- <i>Heat</i> on <i>Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up</i> Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep, this is a perfect and inspiring new year read -- <i>Red</i> magazine on <i> Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up</i> Feistily funny . . . and so relatable -- <i>Fabulous</i> magazine on <i>Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up</i> * Sun on Sunday * A warm, very funny read -- <i>Bella</i> magazine on <i>Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up</i>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
File size
0,92 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-2289-6 (9781529022896)
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Alexandra Potter is the bestselling author of numerous romantic comedy fiction novels in the UK including Confessions of a Forty Something F##k Up and One Good Thing. These titles have sold in twenty-two territories and achieved worldwide sales of more than one million copies (making the bestseller charts in the UK, US, Germany, Czechia, Slovenia and Serbia).
Yorkshire born and raised, Alex currently lives in south-west London with Mr California and their Bosnian rescue dog, and when she's not spending time writing or travelling, she's spending far too much time on Instagram being reminded that she should be exercising regularly, drinking enough water, practising mindfulness and feeling blessed.
Yorkshire born and raised, Alex currently lives in south-west London with Mr California and their Bosnian rescue dog, and when she's not spending time writing or travelling, she's spending far too much time on Instagram being reminded that she should be exercising regularly, drinking enough water, practising mindfulness and feeling blessed.
