It was the penultimate book I read in 2021 and easily makes my top 3.reads of the entire year. My only problem with the book was that I didn't want it to end. Her small but loyal support network consists of a few wonderfully drawn characters, each with their own story and subplots, but all woven n so seamlessly by Claire Alexander that they never seem contrived or unbelievable. Despite the title, and the fact that Meredith has not left her house for a couple of years, I never really felt she was completely alone. The story is beautifully written, and despite its potentially depressing subject matter (abuse, depression, isolation) I found it an easy, enjoyable, and uplifting read. I was intrigued by the blurb, and loved the cover, but the story still exceeded my expectations, high as they were. I read this book during a couple of sleepless nights and couldn't put it down. 'This will be big' The Bookseller Editor's Choice Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up in her story' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne Ultimately this is a very human novel with a huge amount of heart' Culturefly, 'Books To Look Forward To' 'Thought provoking, relatable and hopeful. 'I laughed, I cried, and I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time 'A touching novel about family, friendship and being in the world, full of warmth' i If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for' Miranda Dickinson Whether Meredith likes it or not, the world is coming to her door.

Suddenly her carefully curated home is no longer a safe place to hide. Then an estranged sister she hasn't spoken to in years. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.įirst, new friends Tom and Celeste burst into her life. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. A story filled with love and hope, and well-crafted characters' GRAZIA BOOK CLUB PICK I loved Meredith, Alone so much!' JANE FALLON It's such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith's world' DAISY BUCHANAN

'Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely. absolute joy of a novel' HEAT, 'BOOK OF THE WEEK' Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful' MARIAN KEYES * NAMED 'ONE TO WATCH' IN GRAZIA, CULTUREFLY, THE BOOKSELLER AND BY THE BBC * WOMAN & HOME BOOK CLUB AWARD WINNER * Discover the most uplifting and unforgettable debut of the year For anyone who has lost hope, Meredith will help you find it.

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