Description
'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!' LIANE MORIARTY
'This is the book to beat in 2022. Flawless book. A pure joy. Full of humour, lovable characters, wit and surprises'
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'Brilliant, funny and uplifting'
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You can marry into them, but can you ever really be one of them?
Things haven't gone well for Simon Larsen lately. He adores his wife, Tansy, and his children, but since his business failed and he lost the family home, he can't seem to get off the couch.
His larger-than-life in-laws, the Schnabels - Tansy's mother, sister and brother - won't get off his case. To keep everyone happy, Simon needs to do one little job: he has a week to landscape a friend's backyard for an important Schnabel family event.
But as the week progresses, Simon is derailed by the arrival of an unexpected house guest. Then he discovers Tansy is harbouring a secret. As his world spins out of control, who can Simon really count on when the chips are down?
Life with the Schnabels is messy, chaotic and joyful, and Dinner with the Schnabels is as heartwarming as it is outrageously funny.
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Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels:
'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight' PIP WILLIAMS
'Toni Jordan at her finest - brilliantly observed and highly entertaining. I inhaled her words then snorted them out laughing!' JOANNA NELL
'Smart, tender, wise and hilarious. This is a dinner I didn't want to leave' KATHRYN HEYMAN
Praise for Toni Jordan:
'Laugh-out-loud funny' The Australian Women's Weekly
'Crisp and clever' Saturday Paper
'A moving comedy' Who Weekly
'An emotionally rich domestic drama' The Australian
'Pitch-perfect blend of intelligence, compassion and humour' The Guardian
About the Author
Toni Jordan was born in Brisbane in 1966. She loved reading and writing at primary school but by high school had become a science nerd. She has worked as a sales assistant, molecular biologist, quality control chemist and marketing manager. In 2004 she quit her job to study writing and began working on her debut novel, ADDITION.
In 2008, ADDITION was a Richard and Judy summer read and in 2009 was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award (the Australian Booker). ADDITION has been translated into eight languages.
Toni lives in Melbourne with her husband.
www.tonijordan.com
Book Information
ISBN 9780349434353
Author Toni Jordan
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Piatkus Books
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 126mm * 26mm