Every Happy Family

Minnie and Bert are overjoyed to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade, but tensions arise when Lizzie, Jess, Owen, and the grandchildren are under one roof. The past is about to come crashing into the present, and what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table? Other Parents is a hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.

‘[A] gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise, and witty writer. Daily Mail

‘Funny, compelling, and so on point about family dynamics. The Sun

We read this brilliant book in one sitting. Bella

Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen, and the grandchildren under one roof isn't without its dramas.

Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn't count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it's Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything.

It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly – a name you don't mention in front of Minnie.

With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table?

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What readers are saying about Every Happy Family:

‘If you love Liane Moriarty, then this is a great book for you. I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a fabulous family drama this was… superb, funny, heart-wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘On the one hand, I wanted to devour in one sitting, but on the other, I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished, I was going to miss these true-to-life characters being in my life. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute must-read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!). Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Its quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn't want to leave them all. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Every Happy Family:

‘A gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise, and witty writer. Daily Mail

‘Funny, compelling, and so on point about family dynamics. The Sun

‘We read this brilliant book in one sitting. Bella

Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen, and the grandchildren under one roof isn't without its dramas.

Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn't count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it's Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything.

It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly – a name you don't mention in front of Minnie.

With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table?

* * *

What readers are saying about Every Happy Family:

‘If you love Liane Moriarty, then this is a great book for you. I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a fabulous family drama this was… superb, funny, heart-wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘On the one hand, I wanted to devour in one sitting, but on the other, I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished, I was going to miss these true-to-life characters being in my life. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute must-read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!). Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Its quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn't want to leave them all. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008441708