Discover the powerful Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, perfect for fans of Nora Ephron and Sorrow and BlissNora-Ephron-style wit...comforting, so funny, moving... one of my favourite books ever MARIAN KEYESNewman writes loss and laughter in equally brilliant amounts. BONNIE GARMUSDazzling, heart-wrenching, snorty-hilarious... An utter joy to read RACHEL JOYCE_______Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your strange imperfect self? Edi and Ash have been best friends for over forty years. Since childhood they have seen each other through lifes milestones: stealing vodka from their parents, REM concerts, marriages, infertility, children. As Ash notes, Edis memory is like the back-up hard drive for mine.So when Edi is diagnosed with cancer, Ashs world reshapes around the rhythms of Edis care, from making watermelon ice cubes and music therapy to snack smuggling and impromptu excursions into the frozen winter night.Because life is about squeezing the joy out of every moment and building a powerhouse of memories, about learning when to hold on, and when to let go.Deeply moving yet laugh-out-loud funny, We All Want Impossible Things is a jubilant celebration of life and friendship at its imperfect, radiant, and irreverent best.COMING SOON: Look out for SANDWICH, the joyful new novel from Catherine Newman and the perfect summer read_______Praise for We All Want Impossible Things:Full of humour, warmth and eye-popping honesty ... a beautiful, candid and uplifting testament to female friendship that will make you laugh and cry - WOMAN & HOMEThis tale of love and friendship is tender, funny, life-affirming joy. - MARIE CLAIRE, Best Books of 2023We All Want Impossible Things is a thing of rare beauty: sweet and sharp, to be devoured, then remembered and loved life-long. – iDevastatingly funny ... handled with compassion and courage in elegant prose lightened by honest humour. - MAIL ON SUNDAYA treat - THE SUNDAY TIMESRemarkable ... A whip-smart, funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely characterised novel about how even the deepest of losses can be accompanied by a joyous affirmation of life. - OBSERVERImbued with love and humour ... this special book is in a class of its own. - EVENING STANDARDNewmans clearsighted and bracingly funny first novel is a moving celebration of friendship, love and cherished memories - DAILY MAILUtterly life-affirming and joyful – REDYoull stay up late devouring every word KATHERINE HEINYOne of the best novels on friendship Ive ever read AJ PEARCEAn absolute masterpiece in characterisation... utterly beautiful. JOANNA CANNONI absolutely adored this...what a beautiful, emotional novel JILL MANSELLShot through with whip-smart humour and boundless compassion. Its one of the best debuts Ive read in a long time. HANNAH BECKERMAN
