Great question, thank you!
I really enjoyed this book – lots of laugh out loud moments. Did Maggie remind anyone else of Marian Keyes’ Rachel? Also, so many relatable moments in the book, particuarly around her social media use and post-break up meltdown!
My question to Monica is: Did you ever consider also writing the story from Jon’s point of view? I would have loved to hear his side of things! Then again, I liked that his character is largely left to the reader’s imagination…
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Thanks, Sherri – will add to our list of questions for Monica!
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It is very rare for a book to make me laugh out loud…I loved this book!
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Just bought it, super excited to read after seeing these comments!
Just ordered it!! I’m new here, can’t wait to start reading it!
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Amazing! Have you got anything you’d like to ask Monica?
Welcome! Let us know what you think once you’ve read it!
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I listened to the audiobook version of this a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVED it- it was so raw and funny. So excited to hear the discussion about it!
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Amazing. I’m loving it too. Any favourite parts?
Millennial Bridget Jones! Everything and nothing has changed in the last 25 years. Same old anxieties but technology has added a whole new level of angst! App dating - what a jungle.
Would love to know the thinking behind leaving out Jon’s side of the story. With the exception of Amy and Merra wasn’t overly keen on Maggie’s friends…
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Hello, really enjoying your book reviews and podcast.i have asked numerous times, how an author goes about getting a book reviewed and on podcast agenda? The phenomenal book is @findingangels by Paris Christofides?
Thank you
I tried to enjoy this but it ended up being a chore to finish. All I could hear was Maggie’s whining voice. Some of the lists were amusing, I liked the friends group chat and Amy, for me, had the best 3-D character.
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I loved this book! Such a great feel-good novel, definitely lots of laugh-out-loud and relatable moments.
A few questions for Monica; I’d be interested to hear her talk through the process of developing Maggie’s character and what inspired her. She definitely goes on a journey of ups and downs and I’m interested in the journey during the writing process which led to this.
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I finished this book a few days ago and still trying to decide whether I enjoyed it or not… I found it didn’t really go anywhere which made it difficult to want to pick up, which was disappointing as I know so many people really loved it.
My question to Monica would be; in her head where does she see Maggie in 10 years time? Re-married with kids, or still enjoying single life?!
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Great question, thank you!
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EXCELLENT QUESTION! I’d love to know this too.
I loved the lists and Amy’s character development too!
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I feel similar! I’m half way through and although it has made me laugh out loud on several occasions, I sometimes struggle with Maggie’s dry pessimism. I can feel quite deflated after reading it, which is so bizarre considering it makes me laugh too. Interesting how the book can do both.
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The third Book Club podcast is now live!
You’ve been reading & commenting & now the Book Club podcast is live…
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Heather & Georgina are joined by special guest, author Monica Heisey, to discuss her debut novel, Really Good, Actually, including reader reviews on the SL Community.
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We also announced the next book on the Book Club: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
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