Ericka Waller - Böcker

FROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF DOG DAYS, THE FUNNY, UPLIFTING NOVEL ABOUT FINDING THE THINGS THAT MATTER...'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love in all its forms' Good Housekeeping'Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is one of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it. A triumph.' Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'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.' Catherine Newman, author of NYT bestseller, Sandwich'A beautiful, moving, funny, gorgeous novel...this book felt like one huge hug' 5-star reader review___________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?_______Praise for Goodbye Birdie Greenwing:'A stunning novel following three women, all lost in their own way...a beautiful portrayal of friendship and hope.' Woman & Home'Extremely funny and incredibly moving' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates'Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships' Katherine Heiny, author of Games and Rituals 'A wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.' 5-star reader review'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.' 5-star reader review'I highly recommend to anyone looking for a feel-good read' 5-star reader review'A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other' 5-star reader review

Discover the moving, life-affirming book club read about new beginnings and finding friendship in unexpected places; the perfect gift for dog lovers from the author of Goodbye Birdie Greenwing 'The perfect mix of humour and heartache' Good Housekeeping'A charming, surprising and moving story' Clare Chambers, bestselling author of Small Pleasures'Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant...laugh out loud funny and immensely moving' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird _______________________________________________George is angry at the world. His wife has died and now all he wants to do is sit in his underpants and shout at the cricket. The last thing he needs is his cake-baking neighbour Betty trying to rescue him. And then there's the dog, a dachshund puppy called Poppy. George doesn't want a dog - he wants a fight.Dan is a counsellor with OCD who is great at helping other people - if only he were better at helping himself. His most meaningful relationship so far is with his labrador Fitz. But then comes a therapy session that will change his life.Lizzie is living in a women's refuge with her son Lenny. Her body is covered in scars and she has shut herself off from everyone around her. But when she is forced to walk the refuge's fat terrier, Maud, a new life beckons - if she can keep her secret just a while longer...Dog Days is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light in. It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy and comfort in living life off the leash.__________________________________________________Praise for Dog Days:'Uplifting, full of charm and warmth' Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters'If you read one book this year, make sure it's this one' 5-star reader review'A soulful, lyrical tale... a treat.' Beth Morrey, bestselling author of Saving Missy'Tender, humorous and hopeful' Lissa Evans, author of Small Bomb at Dimperley'A book with a big heart' 5-star reader review'Dog Days had me feeling all the emotions, it broke my heart and gently pieced it back together.' 5-star reader review'Wonderful journey of three complicated characters and the dogs that saw them through their individual journeys' 5-star reader review'A joy to read from start to finish.' 5-star reader review'Perfectly shows the true healing power of dogs, and how we are so lucky to have them around us' 5-star reader review