Synopsis
The greatest adventure is coming back home.
Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she's very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city's Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that's how she meets Connor.
Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home.
The uplifting and heartfelt new novel from the author of A Song of Me and You.
'Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with' Lisa Jewell
'Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we're with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story' Ruth Hogan
'Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful' Milly Johnson
'Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page' Alexandra Potter
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'A heartwarming story of friendship, love and never giving up'
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'I'm genuinely sad to have finished this book. Mike Gayle has written a beautiful, uplifting and personal novel filled with love, friendship, triumphs and trials and I know I will think about this book for a long time.'
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Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781399724494
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 236 x 164 x 34 mm
- Weight: 577g
- Languages: English
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A story of love, friendship and loyalty
I really enjoyed this novel by Mike Gayle - I have enjoyed each book I have read by him and this certainly did not disappoint.
Lila Metcalfe - a local j... READ MORE
Five stars!
Hope Street introduces us to Lila Metcalfe, a trainee journalist in Derby who often finds herself covering the stories no one else wants. So when her edito... READ MORE
Another reliable novel fro Mike Gayle
The council want to knock Connors house down but his Mum left one day and hasn't come back so he needs to stay there so she can find him. Lila a journalist... READ MORE
Wow what a read!
A heartwarming story that shows you friendships can really begin in the least places you expect.
This books just demonstrates what an amazing author is... READ MORE
Loved every word
This is a beautifully written story, full of vivid characters, tragedy, change, sadness and hope.
Connor is an amazing character. Brought up by his sing... READ MORE
Hope Street
4.5 stars!
I love when a new Mike Gayle book comes out as you know you will get a well-written story with a varied, believable and relatable cast of cha... READ MORE
A sweet, wholesome read
Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and aspires to work at a major news outlet in London. When her editor sends her to 121 Hope Street to visit... READ MORE
Beautiful read
This was a wonderful read with such great characters, most especially Connor who is refusing to leave his home which is earmarked for demolition for a very... READ MORE
Loved it!
I absolutely adored this book. It was full of wonderful characters who came to life as soon as I met them. Mike Gayle certainly knows how to write a heartw... READ MORE
A beautiful story in a harsh world
I wish Mike Gayle could write all of our life stories because, no matter what, things are better at the end.
Connor is living alone on Hope Street, with ... READ MORE
A charming read
Another winner from Mike Gayle. Heart-warming, genuine and full of care and compassion.
Hope Street is told from three points of view : Connor, Lila and B... READ MORE
Another 5 star read by Mike Gayle
Lila is a journalist who is covering a story on Connor the last resident in Hope Street. Once meeting Connor Lila becomes immersed into his life vowing to ... READ MORE
Pleasant read
An story that is easy to read and follow. The trajectory of the characters is very easy to predict. It has a very modern feel, dealing with disintegrating ... READ MORE
Hope Street by Mike Gayle
Hope Street by Mike Gayle is one of his more uplifting stories, which can make the reader laugh,cry and cheer the characters on at various stages of the bo... READ MORE
Must read
You know when you pick up a Mike Gayle novel you're in for a treat. This latest offering is no exception, an uplifting, heart warming story telling the st... READ MORE
A gentle story
A very nice, gentle, easy story to read from Mike Gayle. I wasn't exactly excited by it but enjoyed the good story telling we've come to expect from this a... READ MORE
Kindness is always hopeful
I was excited to get a netgalley copy of Hope Street to review as Mike Gayle is one of my favourite, auto buy authors.
Of course, I wasn't disappointed. I... READ MORE
Engaging characters and a heartbreaking story
Thirty-year-old Connor is the last remaining resident of Hope Street. Despite repeated warnings from the council he refuses to move out. When local newspap... READ MORE
Emotional and heartwarming
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for this ARC.
Bernie is 64 and mother to Connor, 27. Connor has learning disabilities and has been livin... READ MORE
Beautiful!
Hope Street by Mike Gayle
Connor is the last resident in Hope Street, Derby, refusing to move and make way for the developers because he's worried that ... READ MORE
Emotional and heartwarming
What a lovely, heartwarming read. I became lost in the world of Connor, Lila and Marcus as they worked together to find Connor’s missing mother. The writer... READ MORE
A mix of charm, mystery and (of course) hope
Written with compassion, this was a poignant yet hopeful story. Due to being filled with characters you only want the best for, it was easy to get invested... READ MORE
Loved this book
Another beautiful book from Mike Gayle. I loved this book, the characters and their lives. I’ll miss them.
Uplifting
Thank you NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this eCopy to review
I recently read Hope Street by Mike Gayle, and it was an absolutely heart warming ex... READ MORE
A wonderful heartwarming novel!
The council want the tenants in Hope Street to move out so they can demolish the area. Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist at the Derby Echo and her edi... READ MORE
Beautiful read
Lila is a journalist for the local newspaper the Derby Echo. She is following the footsteps of her grandfather who was also one. But she dreams that one da... READ MORE
Beautiful story
Oh my heart, this beautiful story has emotion pouring from every page, the wonderfully written characters tell the story of Bernie, Connor, Lila and Marcus... READ MORE
Brilliant!
5* (only because 6* isn’t an option) Hope Street - Mike Gayle. Spine tinglingly brilliant.
Trainee journalist Lila is sent to interview a man who refus... READ MORE
The best uplifting fiction
I loved this! Heartfelt, uplifting, community spirited and shows the absolute best of people which left me reduced to tears, will always recommend a Mike G... READ MORE
Highly recommended.
Hope Street is the twentieth novel by best-selling British journalist and author, Mike Gayle. When The Derby Echo’s editor sends his junior reporter to che... READ MORE
Hope Street is a poignant story with characters that are so believable.
This is only the second book by this prolific author that I have read, although I have wanted to read more of his work since 2018 when I read the last one.... READ MORE
Hope Street
Oh my... this book nearly broke me...
We start with Lila, a trainee journalist in Derby who is currently in a long distance relationship with her boyfrien... READ MORE
Beautiful emotional read
Hope Street
Connor has lived in Hope Street for his 20+ years with his mother who disappeared 3 years ago. Due for demolition Conner remains the only res... READ MORE
Wonderful
Lila Metcalf is a journalist with the Derby Echo and has aspirations for a job with a major London news outlet. When her boss sends her to 121 Hope Street,... READ MORE
A beautiful story
This book was all expected it to be. Beautifully written and packed full of hope.
The story is told through 3 pov’s: Bernie, Lila and Connor and the cha... READ MORE
I absolutely love Mike Gayle
I absolutely love Mike Gayle, and I’m always really excited when I see that he has a new book out. In this book we follow Connor whose mother disappeared t... READ MORE
Another enjoyable read from Mike Gayle
As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot or the publisher's blurb...
I've read several novels by Mike Gayle, so was looking forward to reading... READ MORE
I absolutely love Mike Gayle!!!
I absolutely love Mike Gayle, and I’m always really excited when I see that he has a new book out. In this book we follow Connor whose mother disappeared t... READ MORE
Moving and exciting story
Lila Metcalfe works for Derby's local newspaper The Echo, she covers all the stories with local interest which is why she finds herself on Hope Street abou... READ MORE
Heart-warming & Uplifting!
My Review –
Fot those that follow me you will know I’m a firm crime fiction/thriller reader, however sometimes I see a book cover and just know that it ... READ MORE
Cosy domestic drama
For an easy and digestible read, Gayle hits it out the park again, following the gentle tale of Connor, living alone in his council house after his mum’s d... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Hope Street by Mike Gayle
Connor is the last resident in Hope Street, Derby, refusing to move and make way for the developers because he's worried that ... READ MORE
Recommended Reading
Mike Gayle’s "Hope Street" is a poignant and heartwarming exploration of friendship, love, and the complexities of life in a close-knit community. Set agai... READ MORE
An emotionally rich read!
This is my first read by Mike Gayle and I was particularly enamoured with the fabulously rich and empathetic characters woven throughout the book (alongsid... READ MORE