The Best Things

The Best Things Synopsis

The funny, heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling novel from the beloved comedian Mel Giedroyc.

'A real treat. I enjoyed it HUGELY' MARIAN KEYES
'Properly funny with a brilliant cast of characters' GRAHAM NORTON
'Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful' JO BRAND

Sally Parker is searching for the hero inside herself. But all she really wants to do is lie down.

Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings in one go. Her bank cards have been stopped. The kids are running wild. And now the bailiffs are at the door.

What does a woman do when the bottom suddenly falls out? Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody....most of all herself.

REAL READERS ADORE THE BEST THINGS...

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

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

'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. *****'