One Good Thing

One Good Thing

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction
Hardback Published on: 28/04/2022
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Synopsis

One Good Thing is the heartwarming, hilarious alternative love story, from the internationally bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up, Alexandra Potter.

'A joyful, wholly unpredictable love story' - Woman's Own

In life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . .

Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and feeling lost and lonely she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company.

But Liv soon discovers she isn’t the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window and Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, hides behind the garden gate and Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . .

Utterly relatable, hilarious and heart-breakingly honest, this is a novel about friendship, finding happiness and living the life unexpected. And how when everything falls apart, all you need is one good thing to turn your life around and make it worth living again.

  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • ISBN: 9781529022858
  • Number of pages: 464
  • Weight: 700g
  • Dimensions: 241 x 163 x 44 mm

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One Good Thing
Wonderfully heartfelt!
This wonderfully heartfelt story about new beginnings, community and companionship was the perfect uplifting, life affirming and fairly wholesome read that... READ MORE
Natasha
One Good Thing
Really uplifting
This is a really uplifting novel about fresh starts and companionship for both humans and an ageing scruffy dog called Harry. Told in an interesting style,... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
One Good Thing
Loved the multi-generational cast
I liked this - my second read by Alexandra Potter - a lot. Once again I loved the multi-generational unexpected friendships between the great cast of chara... READ MORE
Karen Hewitt
One Good Thing
Feelgood book
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A definite feelgood book with more ups than downs, just the read to lift the spirits. A delightful set of charact... READ MORE
Grey Lady
One Good Thing
A real feel-good, touching novel!
A warm, comfy read like a hug in a book. A charming array of delightful characters who I would love to have as friends. The utter star of the book has to b... READ MORE
Sarah C
One Good Thing
An utter delight!
Do you know the sort of books that, when you've turned the last page, you just sit momentarily hugging the book? Well, this is one of "those" books. It's a... READ MORE
Farmer Giles
One Good Thing
Not As Good As Expected
I originally bought this book on the strength of Potter's previous book, Confessions of a Forty-something... as I really enjoyed it. On the surface this bo... READ MORE
Eve Webster
One Good Thing
One Good Thing
⭐️ 5 ⭐️ One Good Thing is a wonderful read and one that will definitely be in my top reads of 2023. Alexandra Potter is a great storyteller; her writing ... READ MORE
Dee
One Good Thing
Perfectly lovely read
Perfect escapism - devour in one sitting, with tea, cake and maybe a box of tissues! Loved everyone, especially Stanley and Harry, whilst Valentine reminde... READ MORE
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