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Surprise Me
Oct 27, 2024 6:29 PM

Author:Sophie Kinsella

Surprise Me

'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it'JOJO MOYES

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Those we think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most . . .

After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it's casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years... and panic sets in.

They quickly decide to create little surprises for each other, to keep their relationship fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me - anything from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to photo shoots - mishaps arise with disastrous and comical results.

Gradually, the surprises turn to shocking discoveries. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other after all. . .

***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: *****

'One of the most relatable books I've read in a long time, I couldn't put it down'LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter)

'This is Sophie Kinsella at her heart-warming and hilarious best'COSMOPOLITAN

'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel'RED

'This is the funniest book Sophie Kinsella has ever written'JENNY COLGAN

'Kinsella at her put-a-smile-on-your-face best'GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

OUT NOW the joyful new standalone novel from Sophie Kinsella: THE PARTY CRASHER

Reviews

Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. I loved it.

—— Jojo Moyes

This is the funniest book Sophie Kinsella has ever written

—— Jenny Colgan

This is Sophie Kinsella at her heart-warming and hilarious best

—— Cosmopolitan on Surprise Me

In a month when romance takes centre stage, Sophie Kinsella can always be relied upon to deliver a story that will warm the cockles of any tired old heart but never lapses into saccharine sweet sentiment.

—— Red magazine

Kinsella at her put-a-smile-on-your-face best

—— Good Housekeeping

I'm a huge fan of Kinsella . . . Highly enjoyable

—— Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail

A hilariously funny, yet emotionally deep, novel

—— Sunday Express

Enchanting and clever . . . whip-smart and brilliantly done, with a lightness of touch that disguises a lot of real wisdom.

—— Amanda Craig

Sophie Kinsella writes with a warm wit and this clever, funny and emotional novel will make you laugh and cry. *****

—— Daily Express

A funny, addictive story that shines with real emotion

—— Fabulous Magazine

A delight . . . Joyful, great fun and with quite a few twists along the way

—— Catherine Alliott

This book . . . has a touch of real wisdom [and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers.

—— Washington Post

Fizzingly fresh and can't fail to lift your spirits

—— Sunday Post

What an absolute treat – sheer joy from start to finish.

—— Lucy Diamond

Fast, furious and fabulous fun

—— Woman & Home

Another heart-warming story from the Queen of feel-good fiction

—— The Lady

A joy to read

—— USA Today

This fun, super-readable breath of fresh air had us completely hooked

—— Fabulous magazine, Sun on Sunday

An enjoyable read, funny and moving

—— Sunday Post

A fun, frothy good-hearted read

—— Sunday Mirror

A tale of long-term love and friendship told with Sophie’s blend of warmth and humour

—— Sun

A runaway success . . . it's an uplifting romcom that combines elements of Bridget Jones and Four Weddings with Father Ted

—— Kirsty Lang, BBC Radio 4 Front Row

This hilarious Irish bestseller, which came to life via a viral Facebook page, follows country girl Aisling as she moves from her hometown to big city living in Dublin. She's sweet, a little clueless but a force to be reckoned with

—— Buzzfeed

Aisling is an absolute gem of a character and this book is a breath of fresh air

—— Sun

Hilarious . . . A well-crafted tale with warmth and emotion

—— Woman Magazine

It's sweet and it's funny and it's moving and it's perfect

—— The Pool

My unofficial autobiography

—— Aisling Bea

An utter ray of sunshine

—— Red

The funniest, warmest, loveliest book I've read in so long. The characters are so hilarious and relatable, I laughed non-stop and genuinely didn't want it to end

—— Lucy Vine

I've spent the last forty-eight hours laughing my head off at this novel . . . but it's not just comic, there's a real heart to it and it's often very moving

—— John Boyne

One of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes

—— Louise O'Neill

If I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling . . . It left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others

—— Sinead Crowley

One of the funniest books I've read in twenty years

—— Paul Howard

Another funny and lovable take on everyone's favourite small-town girl Aisling. A highly entertaining and absorbing addition to your bookshelves

—— Sunday Business Post

Every Irish person knows an Aisling, and there is nothing more delightful than recognising something familiar being projected back at you through a novel. While the books are both extremely funny, they also reflect a period in Irish culture and centre around a heartwarming story for Aisilings of the ages

—— Image Magazine

The Hot List

—— Inside Soap

The scene is set for a great unravelling. People running from their pasts, presents and futures - what more could one ask for?

—— Connaught Telegraph

Skilful. Witty and fast-paced

—— The Week

Great fun

—— People

An insightful, twisty thriller set in a luxury retreat cut off from the outside world

—— Eastern Daily Press

Praise for Liane Moriarty

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Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

—— Jojo Moyes

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

—— Sophie Hannah

Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

—— USA Today

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

—— Reese Witherspoon

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

—— Sunday Express

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

—— Good Housekeeping

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

—— Heat

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

—— Woman & Home

Perfect

—— Hello!

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

—— Stephen King

Fascinating and compassionate

—— Daily Telegraph

I loved every line of it

—— Louise Candlish

Funny and captivating

—— Closer

A cracking story cleverly told

—— Fabulous

Every single one of her books is a great read

—— E! Online

An ideal summer read

—— Live Preston & Fylde

Book Club Summer 2019 Pick

—— Silversurfers
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