Jessica George – författare

Friendship is the love story you can count on.Remy is lucky. Her debut novel, based on her three best friends, became an instant bestseller when it was released, and her agent and publisher are clamoring for a follow-up. But just as Remy’s creative inspiration seems to leave her, so too do her friends: one moves to New York, one gets pregnant, and one gets back together with her (awful) boyfriend. After an ill-advised one-night stand complicates matters further, Remy is left deeply alone—and unable to find her next book idea.Simone is successful. A Kindergarten teacher with a passion for kids, and a wellpaying side hustle that affords her all the material comforts she desires, she doesn't have time for a robust social life. All Simone needs is her close-knit family —but after the true nature of her work is revealed, they cut her off, and she realizes for the first time just how isolated she is.When Simone and Remy bump into each other (literally) in a bookstore, it isn’t exactly soulmates at first sight. Simone is guarded and prickly, Remy is insecure and heartbroken, and each woman is harboring a secret. And yet they might just be the missing piece the other has been searching for—if only they can let each other in. In Jessica George’s heartwarming, funny, and soulful second novel, she explores the restorative nature of female friendship and the life-changing power of platonic love.

An unforgettable debut about a young British Ghanaian woman as she navigates her twenties and finds her place in the world, for readers of Queenie and The Other Black Girl.

An unforgettable debut about a young British Ghanaian woman as she navigates her twenties and finds her place in the world, for readers of Queenie and The Other Black Girl.

'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!'BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in ChemistryTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPRE-ORDER JESSICA GEORGE'S NEW NOVEL, LOVE BY THE BOOK, NOW!Hilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the best book club read you'll find this year - with a heroine you'll never forget.*Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick**Winner of the 2024 Diverse Book Awards**Apple Book of the Month**A Debut of the Year as chosen by:SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE*___________________________________________________________________________'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent'BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare'One of the must-reads of the year' SUNDAY TIMES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.What to say on a first date?Back pain in your mid-20s normal?Is it bad to cry at work?% of young people who are also carers?Meet Maddie Wright.She wants to wear a bright yellow suit.She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like.She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all.She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her.She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes.But will the world let her?This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MAAME:'Tender and compelling from the word go, Maame is one of the year's most anticipated books' STYLIST'A poignant and heart-warming coming of age story' RED'George's novel is a deeply moving one, packed with heart and sparkling prose' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Moving, funny, poignant and completely unforgettable, you'll love this beautiful coming of age tale' MY WEEKLY'Funny, resonating and uplifting, Maame is going to be big in 2023' EVENING STANDARD'An accomplished debut from a talented writer' PRIMA*Previously published as Maame*

Praise for Jessica George'An incredibly exciting new talent' Beth O'Leary'Lively, funny, poignant' Bonnie Garmus'Utterly Charming' Celeste Ng This isn't a romance. But it is about love.Remy is lucky. Her three best friends have always been there for her - until the day that they're not. One of them is moving to New York. One of them is pregnant. And one is busy with her (awful) boyfriend. Suddenly, their foursome is splitting - and it feels like a break-up.Simone doesn't need friends. The only people she needs are her family - but when they cut her off, she realises how alone she is.When the pair meet in a bookshop, they don't immediately click. But as life keeps throwing them together, they realise that they might just have bumped into exactly what they need... if they can only be brave enough to let each other in.Readers LOVE Love by the Book:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every moment of this tender tribute to love and friendship'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartfelt, humorous and quietly powerful'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the most authentic books I've read in a long time'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully told'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jessica, you are incredible!'

Praise for Jessica George'An incredibly exciting new talent' Beth O'Leary'Lively, funny, poignant' Bonnie Garmus'Utterly Charming' Celeste NgThis isn't a romance. But it is about love.Remy is lucky. Her three best friends have always been there for her - until the day that they're not. One of them is moving to New York. One of them is pregnant. And one is busy with her (awful) boyfriend. Suddenly, their foursome is splitting - and it feels like a break-up.Simone doesn't need friends. The only people she needs are her family - but when they cut her off, she realises how alone she is.When the pair meet in a bookshop, they don't immediately click. But as life keeps throwing them together, they realise that they might just have bumped into exactly what they need... if they can only be brave enough to let each other in.Readers LOVE Love by the Book:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every moment of this tender tribute to love and friendship'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartfelt, humorous and quietly powerful'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the most authentic books I've read in a long time'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully told'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jessica, you are incredible!'

An unforgettable debut about a young British Ghanaian woman as she navigates her twenties and finds her place in the world, for readers of Queenie and The Other Black Girl.