THE UPLIFTING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IS A WARM HUG OF A READ FROM THE BELOVED MEL GIEDROYC

'I enjoyed it HUGELY. A real treat' MARIAN KEYES

'A brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON

'Funny and fresh. No soggy bottoms here' CLARE MACKINTOSH
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Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself.

All she wants to do is lie down.

Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children are running wild. And now the bailiffs are at the door.

What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out?
Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2021

'A warm contemporary fable bursting with colourful characters and comic energy' DAILY MAIL

'Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read' JO BRAND

'This book is a riot! Delicious in its detail' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'A warm, honest and humorous look at a family and what really matters in life. Brimming with hilarious scenes, it is also a redemptive book, and one of hope' WOMAN & HOME

'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart' RICHARD ROPER

REAL READERS ADORE THE BEST THINGS...

'This book is everything I would have expected from the wonderful Mel Giedroyc. Funny and touching*****'

'A well written, warm hug of a read. Something much needed in these days of doom and gloom'

'I could hear Mel reading this book! Terrific characters. Very entertaining *****'

'A lovely, warm cuddle of a book'

'One of the best things I've read this year. Please read it *****'

'I felt like Mel was reading this into my ear. I was left with the warm fuzzys at the end****'

'Would make a brilliant film or sitcom. The Parker family are a chaotic, loveable bunch'

'I zipped through it with many an accompanying titter, the occasional chortle and the odd unladylike snort. A nice piece of escapism, so needed at this time ****'

'Warm, interesting, clever and funny, as well as poignant at times. A brave heroine, a cast of strong characters and a page-turner of a story *****'

'Glorious storytelling, this is a rich comedic feast of domesticity. Excellent characters. Kept me gripped throughout. *****'

About the Author
Mel Giedroyc has been entertaining the nation for nearly thirty years. A comedian, writer, actor and presenter, Mel is best known for her work with Sue Perkins in the double act Mel & Sue. They have presented many TV shows such as multi Bafta-winning The Great British Bake Off (BBC) and Light Lunch (Channel 4). Mel has written two non-fiction books and has appeared in sitcoms and panel shows, as well as on radio and on stage, most notably in Stephen Sondheim's Olivier Award-winning Company in the West End. Mel and Sue reunited in comedy drama Hitmen for Sky TV. Mel lives in London with her husband and two daughters. The Best Things is Mel Giedroyc's first novel.


Book Information
ISBN 9781472256218
Author Mel Giedroyc
Format Hardback
Page Count 432
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 660g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 162mm * 42mm