Somewhere Close to Happy: The heart-warming, laugh-out-loud debut of the year

By: Lia Louis

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Synopsis: 'A wonderfully written, funny and moving debut with an intriguing mystery at its heart... Unforgettable.' - Sunday Times bestselling author, Claire DouglasLizzie James is happy. She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend since school, and she sees her family every Thursday night for take-away and trashy TV. Lizzie likes her uncomplicated life. Then a letter arrives one day from her first love, Roman. A letter dated the day he disappeared, 12 years before. As Lizzie uncovers the secrets of the letter, she discovers what really happened the year her life fell apart - and all avenues lead back to Roman.Lizzie James thought she was happy, or somewhere close to happy, anyway. Now she's not so sure.'A funny and heart-warming story of first loves and the importance of friendship, but also a moving and wise exploration of mental health, childhood, self-discovery and - ultimately - the importance of being brave.' - Sunday Times bestselling author, Gillian McAllister*Perfect for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Mhairi McFarlane and Cecelia Ahern and Kate Eberlen's Miss You. This is a novel you won't soon forget.*

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 336 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781409184171
Related ISBNs:: 9781409184140
Publisher:: Orion
Date of Addition:: 02/17/21
Copyrighted By:: Lia Louis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Romance, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Parenting and Family, Humor
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.