Annie Lyons

Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world--all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn't going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable fellow neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley--afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose's new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood--of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?

The Brilliant Death of Eudora Honeysett

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett comes a heartwarming story of found family, love, and making connections through books set against the bombing of London during WWII. London, 1938: The bookstore just doesn't feel the same to Gertie Bingham ever since the death of her beloved husband Harry. Bingham Books was a dream they shared together, and without Harry, Gertie wonders if it's time to take her faithful old lab, Hemingway, and retire to the seaside. But fate has other plans for Gertie. In Germany, Hitler is on the rise, and Jewish families are making the heart-wrenching decision to send their children away from the growing turmoil. After a nudge from her dear friend Charles, Gertie decides to take in one of these refugees, a headstrong teenage girl named Hedy. Willful and fearless, Hedy reminds Gertie of herself at the same age, and shows her that she can't give up just yet. With the terrible threat of war on the horizon, the world needs people like Gertie Bingham and her bookshop. When the Blitz begins and bombs whistle overhead, Gertie and Hedy come up with the idea to start an air raid book club. Together with neighbors and bookstore customers, they hold lively discussions of everything from Winnie the Pooh to Wuthering Heights. After all, a good book can do wonders to bolster people's spirits, even in the most trying times. But even the best book can only provide a temporary escape, and as the tragic reality of the war hits home, the book club faces unimaginable losses. They will need all the strength of their stories and the bonds they've formed to see them through to brighter days.

The Air Raid Book Club

It's never too late to start living. Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world--all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn't going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley--afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose's new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood--of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye? --Ruth Hogan, author of Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel

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The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "One adorably British odd couple . . . Charming." — People “An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death . . . heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting . . Everyone should read this book.” — Ruth Hogan, author of Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. It's never too late to start living. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn’t going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley—afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose’s new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood—of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?

Rachel est mariée-trois-enfants-dont-des-jumeaux-de-trois-ans, et son plus gros challenge, actuellement, c'est de réussir à sortir de chez elle sans taches de vomi ou de chocolat sur ses fringues. Et même si elle adoooore ses mini-monstres, Rachel a la nostalgie du temps où elle enchaînait réunions à l'agence de com, cocktails et soirées branchées... Emma a tout ce dont elle a toujours rêvé : Martin, son petit ami mignon-drôle-gentil-et-intelligent, vient de la demander en mariage, et sa carrière d'éditrice est sur le point de faire un bond spectaculaire. Oui, mais voilà, il y a aussi ce célèbre auteur dont elle s'occupe, là, M. sexy-riche-et-fascinant, et qui commence vraiment à lui faire tourner la tête avec ses déclarations enflammées.

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‘Like a hot cup of tea on a wintry afternoon – absolute comfort’ Reader review ‘Wow – definitely my book of the year. And in my all time top ten!’ Reader review ‘This is undoubtedly one of the best books that I have read this year’ Reader review

Eudora Honeysett is Quite Well, Thank You

‘It was an ABSOLUTE gem of a book and I LOVED every minute of this fantastic story!’ Christie Barlow, bestselling author of ‘Evie’s Year of Taking Chances’ The best things in life happen when you least expect them

The Choir on Hope Street: A gorgeously uplifting romantic comedy to make your heart sing!

LONDON, 1938: The bookstore just doesn't feel the same to Gertie Bingham ever since the death of her husband, Harry. Bingham Books was a dream they shared, and without Harry, Gertie wonders if it's time to take her faithful old Lab, Hemingway, and retire to the seaside. But fate has other plans for Gertie.
In Germany, Hitler is on the rise, and Jewish families are making the heart-wrenching decision to send their children away from the growing turmoil. Gertie decides to take in one of these refugees, a headstrong teenage girl named Hedy. Willful and fearless, Hedy reminds Gertie herself at the same age, and shows Gertie that she can't give up just yet.
When the Blitz begins and bombs whistle overhead, Gertie and Hedy come up with the idea to start an air raid book club. Together with neighbors and bookstore customers, they hold lively discussions about everything from Winnie-the-Pooh to Wuthering Heights. After all, a good book can do wonders to bolster people's spirits, even in the most trying times.

'It was an ABSOLUTE gem of a book and I LOVED every minute of this fantastic story!' - Christie Barlow, author of 'Evie's Year of Taking Chances' The best things in life happen when you least expect them Nat's husband has just said the six words no one wants to hear - 'I don't love you any more'. Caroline's estranged mother has to move into her house turning her perfectly ordered world upside down. Living on the same street these two women couldn't be more different. Until the beloved local community centre is threatened with closure. And when the only way to save it is to form a community choir - none of the Hope Street residents, least of all Nat and Caroline, expect the results... This spring, hope is coming!

The Choir on Hope Street

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'Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready' - Jill Mansell 'A warm and tender tale about the power of books' - Ruth Hogan As the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive... London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour... Readers adore The Air Raid Book Club: 'I loved this . . . a sweet and nourishing ode to books that historical fiction fans will love' - Kate Thompson 'A charming, uplifting story of resourceful women and the healing power of books' - Clare Chambers 'Tender, touching and utterly heart-warming' - Sarah Steele 'A heartrending, luminous wartime tale' - Woman's Own 'A wonderful story of strong female friendship and found family . . . I absolutely adored it' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'Beautiful and moving in a way that we need right now' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'A beautiful depiction of a community striving to survive together' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'A gentle, heartwarming read' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

The most warm-hearted, uplifting story of war, friendship and the love of books

Escape the Christmas rush and enjoy a break with this festive short story A Christmas fairy tale in New York?

A Not Quite Perfect Christmas

‘Annie Lyons is my go-to author for feel-good fiction’ - Mandy Baggot Join Annie Lyons for a journey that will make you laugh and cry Step into someone else’s shoes for a day... And it will change you for a lifetime.

Life Or Something Like It

‘A story about love, betrayal, family’ - Bookaholic Confessions If you could see me now...

The Secrets Between Sisters

Sometimes having it all isn’t enough... Emma has everything she’s ever wanted. Her boyfriend’s just proposed and her career has finally taken off. And so what if her latest client just happens to be downright gorgeous? She’s getting married. Isn’t she?

Not Quite Perfect

‘A must-read of the summer!’ Jenny Oliver, bestselling author of The Summer House by the Sea 'Happy, hopeful and joyously life-affirming. Exactly the book we need right now.' Cathy Bramley Life is about to change forever...

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