A collection of uplifting and funny short stories, about life, friendship and love.
Monica McInerney Books
January 1, 1965
Monica McInerney crafts internationally bestselling novels that delve into the intricate tapestry of family relationships, exploring the profound bonds that connect us. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, she portrays her characters with warmth and authenticity. Her writing style is engaging, drawing readers into richly imagined worlds where emotions, memories, and personal discoveries intertwine. McInerney offers narratives that are both poignant and inspiring, examining how our past shapes us and how we navigate our connections to others and ourselves.
The House of Memories
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Ella O'Hanlon seeks solace in London after a tragic accident, distancing herself from Aidan and her half-sister Jess, whom she blames for her loss. Living with her uncle Lucas in his memory-filled home, she finds comfort among his eclectic group of boarders. As she embraces her new role as cook and caretaker, Jess arrives in London to chase her own aspirations, leading to a poignant family reunion. This journey unfolds themes of love, healing, and the complexities of forgiveness as Ella navigates her grief and relationships.
As the only daughter of a troubled young mother, Eliza Miller's life was kept on track by the constant support of her godmothers Olivia and Maxie - until a tragic event just before her eighteenth birthday changed everything.Thirteen years later, Eliza is cautious, lonely, and dedicated to her work in Melbourne. Out of the blue, an enticing invitation from Olivia, now based in the UK, prompts a leap into the unknown. Eliza is thrown back into the centre of a complicated family, and the busy hotel they run in Edinburgh's West End.Amidst the chaos, Eliza unexpectedly begins to explore her past. Her godmothers have long been waiting for her to ask about her mother's mysterious life - and the identity of the father she has never known.
A Taste for It
- 447 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Maura Carmody's off on the trip of a lifetime. A talented chef, she's traveling around Ireland for a month to promote Australian food and wine. She's expecting a straightforward business trip. But what she gets is a whirlwind of mishaps, misunderstandings, rivals and revelations – and Dominic Hanrahan, who's giving her plenty of food for thought. Set in Ireland and Australia, A Taste for It is a warm, funny novel about following your heart and pursuing your dreams.
International number one bestseller Monica McInerney brings us a sparkling and hilarious new novel about the ups and downs of family life. For the last thirty years, Angela Gillespie's annual Christmas letter has been full of her family's triumphs. But this year Angela surprises everyone, including herself - she tells the truth. Angela's husband is in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Her grown-up daughters are more out of control than ever. And her youngest child spends all of his time talking to an imaginary friend. With fantasy thoughts of a life before marriage and motherhood becoming more than just an innocent daydream, Angela's real life is slowly slipping out of focus. But, as the repercussions of her ruthlessly honest letter begin to pile up, a shocking event takes Angela from her family, and she realises she should have been more careful of what she wished for. . . Praise for Monica McInereny: 'You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next' Cosmopolitan 'McInerney is an expert in portraying the nuances and complications of family life' Red
Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Ten authors write about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between in this short story anthology.
Hello from the Gillespies. Das Schönste kommt zum Schluss, englische Ausgabe
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Get in the mood for Christmas with a hilarious and heart-warming festive novel - it's time to meet the Gillespies! Angela Gillespie's annual Christmas letter has always been full of her family's triumphs. But this year she surprises everyone, including herself - because she tells the truth . . . Angela's husband is in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Her daughters are more out of control than ever. And her youngest child spends all of his time talking to an imaginary friend. And as the repercussions of her ruthlessly honest letter begin to pile up, a shocking event takes Angela from her family, and she realises that perhaps she should have been more careful of what she wished for . . .
As a child, Maggie Faraday grew up in a lively, unconventional household with her young mother, four very different aunts and her eccentric grandfather. With her mother often away, her aunts took turns to look after her - until, just weeks before Maggie's sixth birthday, a shocking event changed everything.
Family Baggage
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
When Harriet Turner's colleague and foster sister Lara disappear on the eve of an overseas trip, she finds herself in uncharted territory, facing questions about her family and her childhood, about her feelings for the guest of honour on the tour, and about what has happened to Lara?
From the bestselling author of Those Faraday Girls
