'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love it all its forms' Good Housekeeping

'Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships' Katherine Heiny

'One of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it' Jennie Godfrey

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Welcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit.

Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about.

Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can't seem to help herself.

Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane's cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?

One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined. But is it ever too late to begin again?

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Readers say:

'If you love a character-driven story, this book needs to be top of your list! It is such a wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.'

'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.'

'A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other'

'A wonderful read - funny, moving and above all a love letter to the importance community in all its forms'

'The way Ericka Waller writes is just so evocative and exquisite...this book just felt like one huge hug.'

About the Author

Ericka Waller lives in Brighton with her husband, three daughters and dogs. Previously, she worked as a blogger and columnist. Her first novel, Dog Days, was widely praised by authors and reviewers alike. Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is her second novel.
Twitter: @erickawaller1 IG @erickawaller1
Website: www.erickawaller.com

Reviews
A stunning novel following three women, all lost in their own way ... a beautiful portrayal of friendship and hope. * Woman & Home *
Prepare to shed some tears while reading this gorgeously tender story about friendship and love it all its forms. * Good Housekeeping *
A lovely and poignant novel, filled with insight and dry wit. Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships. The painful, funny struggles of the women in this book - mothers, daughters, sisters, neighbours, doctors, patients - will resonate with readers everywhere. * Katherine Heiny, author of Games and Rituals *
Oh, the exquisite, tender misfits in Goodbye Birdie Greenwing! I love them all. I love the way loneliness is gathered up into such a delightfully odd community. I love the entire book - so fresh and funny and bright, but with a wild, griefy heartbeat thumping along darkly beneath it all. * Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things *
Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is one of those books that lingers. Its power lies in incredible characters whose lives it is impossible not to become invested in. I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it. A triumph. * Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things *



Book Information
ISBN 9781804993125
Author Ericka Waller
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Penguin (Transworld)
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 35mm