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My Favourite Mistake

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Marian Keyes
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THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York.
Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family.
They say: are you having a mid-life crisis?
Because back home, Anna can’t escape her past – the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out.
Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting.
But might they just save her?
‘Classic Keyes: very funny’ The Times
‘Made me punch the air’ Independent
‘Funny, heart-breaking and wise’ Daily Mail


©2024 Marian Keyes (P)2024 Penguin Audio

 Best of 2024 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Women's Voices New York Funny Comedy Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good
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Classic Keyes: owl-wise, oven-warm and very funny. Fabulous
Keyes is a powerhouse. My Favourite Mistake is not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary. Her protagonist’s voice is crystal cut with observations about gentrification, sexism and an economic system that tells women they are nothing without expensive serums and Peloton machines
What heaven . . . wish it could go on forever (Nigella Lawson)
Warmhearted and deftly plotted page-turner. A celebration of kindness: that of family and friends
Sharp and funny
Keyes’s prose whisks you through her tales — she has an instantly endearing turn of phrase and an acute sense of comic timing
You are all in for a treat. My Favourite Mistake is by turns hilarious and heart-breaking, with a very satisfying mystery at the heart of it too (Elly Griffiths)
The biggest treat. I've laughed, I've blushed and I've cried. How does Marian do it? Just a beautiful, hopeful story (Jennie Godfrey)
Funny and moving and very sexy (Liz Nugent)
Unbelievable…so much talent (Chris Evans)
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Another fab book from Marian Keyes. Lots to follow in the story with Anna and her family. The usual quips and craic you expect on your way to the ..... will she or won't she....? Really enjoyed this book, only sad that I now have to wait aaaaages for the next one 😁

Will she or won't she.....

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I loved it! So enjoyable. I laughed out loud so many times whilst listening. Marian always writes her characters with such honesty. You care about them straight away. A great book.

A new Walsh family novel!

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Loved Keyes' books since I read Last Chance Saloon 22 years ago so actually quite sad. Great story but Keyes' voice 😩 I really wanted to hear the whole story but her voice is absolutely awful and I couldn't stand her any more.

Had to give up

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very enjoyable, turbulant, sexy, life as it is lived.but with a very happy ending.

a very Irish story.

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Marian’s books are so beautifully written, this one made me feel part of the family and a perfect continuation from Rachel’s story in the previous book. Marian’s narration is perfect for the story and keeps you hooked. I cried when it ended because I loved the ending but also because I was so upset that it had come to an end…….. next one asap please x

I’m sick of your books, why do they ever end!!!!!

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