'I need this book. It doesn't matter how much I lie to myself - I can't avoid the fact I desperately want to be liked' - Paloma Faith
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Do you worry about what other people think of you? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?
For too long, our value and self-worth have been tied to pleasing others. We've dimmed our true selves to fit in - no matter the cost. But there's always a cost. People-pleasing and staying likeable means suppressing our feelings, words, actions, and desires, and there's only so much we can conceal before it all unravels.
Throughout my life, I've morphed into who others needed me to be, taken on too much responsibility for other people's sh*t, put myself down, and stayed quiet - all in the hope of being liked. But no more. Now, I'm asking: What do I want? … And do I even like myself?
This book holds a light up to all the times I wish I'd broken free of the worry cycle, said goodbye to the 'good girl' attitude, and put happiness first. I wrote it so you can do the same. You can't please everyone. So let's stop trying.
Fearne x
#2 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2026
| ISBN: | 9781785046292 |
| Publication date: | 12th March 2026 |
| Author: | Fearne Cotton |
| Publisher: | Vermilion an imprint of Ebury Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 270 pages |
| Genres: |
Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude Autobiography: arts and entertainment Memoirs Soft skills and dealing with other people |
'I need this book. It doesn't matter how much I lie to myself - I can't avoid the fact I desperately want to be liked' - Paloma Faith
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Do you worry about what other people think of you? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?
For too long, our value and self-worth have been tied to pleasing others. We've dimmed our true selves to fit in - no matter the cost. But there's always a cost. People-pleasing and staying likeable means suppressing our feelings, words, actions, and desires, and there's only so much we can conceal before it all unravels.
Throughout my life, I've morphed into who others needed me to be, taken on too much responsibility for other people's sh*t, put myself down, and stayed quiet - all in the hope of being liked. But no more. Now, I'm asking: What do I want? … And do I even like myself?
This book holds a light up to all the times I wish I'd broken free of the worry cycle, said goodbye to the 'good girl' attitude, and put happiness first. I wrote it so you can do the same. You can't please everyone. So let's stop trying.
Fearne x
#2 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2026
Likeable features in the following genres: Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Soft skills and dealing with other people, Memoirs
Likeable is available in Hardback, Paperback
Likeable was written by Fearne Cotton and published by Vermilion an imprint of Ebury Publishing
Likeable has 270 pages
£19.80