Mike Gayle Libros

The stunningly heartfelt new novel from the author of The Man I Think I Know.

Hubert Bird is not alone in being alone. He just needs to realise it. In weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship and fulfilment. But Hubert Bird is lying. The truth is day after day drags by without him seeing a single soul. Until, that is, he receives some good news - good news that in one way turns out to be the worst news ever, news that will force him out again, into a world he has long since turned his back on. Now Hubert faces a seemingly impossible task: to make his real life resemble his fake life before the truth comes out.

This is the stunning new novel from bestselling author Mike Gayle, for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. A powerful and bittersweet story of an unexpected male friendship and an unlikely love story, a thought provoking storyline told with Mike's distinctive wit and insight, touching on issues which affect us all. This uplifting tale reminds us of the simple courage at the heart of every human being.Ever since The Incident, James DeWitt has stayed on the safe side.He likes to know what happens next.Danny Allen is not on the safe side. He is more past the point of no return.The past is about to catch up with both of them in a way that which will change their lives forever, unexpectedly.But redemption can come in the most unlikely ways.

Despite the example of their own parents' enduring marriage, the three Bachelor brothers show no signs of settling down. Adam has a string of glamorous girlfriends, but they aren't suitable wife material. Luke has just proposed to Cassie but his refusal to consider having children looks like an insurmountable barrier. And baby of the family Russell is in love with the one woman he can't have. Then their father announces he has been thrown out of the family home and this forces all three brothers to examine their own priorities. Are all three Bachelor brothers totally hopeless cases or just late starters?

A compelling and emotional novel, for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jenny Colgan. 'With a style similar to David Nicholls, Gayle's writing is incisive, lyrical and very beautiful...It's impossible not to fall in love with the Hope family' Irish Independent Tom Hope is broken. Ever since his wife Laura died he hasn't been the same man, and definitely not the same father. Luckily for Tom his mother-in-law Linda is around to pick up the pieces and look after his two struggling daughters, Evie and Lola. But Tom getting arrested on the first anniversary of his wife's death is the last straw for Linda. In a last bid attempt to make Tom reconnect with his daughters she takes drastic action and leaves for Australia. With two fast-maturing daughters Tom has to learn how to accept his responsibilities and navigate the newly discovered world of single fatherhood - starting immediately. With only himself to rely on, will Tom fall back into grief or finally step up and be the father his girls need? Mike's new novel, The Man I Think I Know, is out now!

From My Legendary Girlfriend to Turning Forty, Mike Gayle's bestselling novels have taken his millions of readers through many key times for the modern man - friendship, courtship, stag weekends, marriage, work, holidays, significant birthdays - but SEEING OTHER PEOPLE is perhaps his most heart-warming, heart-stopping, heartbreaking novel yet.Father of two Joe Clarke, is about seventy-eight per cent sure he's just had an affair. After all that is the hopelessly attractive office intern in bed next to him, isn't it? But then again if he did have an affair why can't he remember anything at all about the night in question? Mortified by his mistake, Joe vows to be a better man. But when his adored wife Penny puts two and two together and leaves him, things start to take a turn for the decidedly strange. Joe is told for a fact that he DIDN'T have an affair after all. He just thinks he did.Which is great news . . . or at least it would be if the person who'd just delivered it wasn't the crisp-eating, overly perfumed and mean-spirited GHOST of his least favourite ex-girlfriend . . . SEEING OTHER PEOPLE is a hilarious and bittersweet novel about love, parenthood and fidelity, and how easy it is to get lost on the way to your own happy ending.

The brilliant new novel from the author of The Man I Think I Know, Half A World Away and All The Lonely People

Mike Gayle: emotions you'll never forget, stories you'll want to share

When Rob's girlfriend asks him to leave London and live with her in Manchester not only will it mean moving cities and changing the only job he's ever had, it'll also mean leaving behind his best mate in the entire world. Believing in love conquering all Rob takes the plunge and, convinced of his ability to make new friends, tries his best. But when six months in he still finds himself without even so much as a regular drinking buddy, he begins to realise that making friends in your thirties can be very hard. But then his luck changes. He finds himself a brand new friend. But there's a problem. Apart from knowing less than nothing about music trivia, football and supermodels, Rob's new friend has one huge flaw. She's a girl.

In this Christmas murder mystery, a world-weary heroine finds herself grappling with an unexpected dead body, adding a macabre twist to her holiday chaos. Anna Johnson wakes up on Christmas Eve, hungover and overwhelmed by the festive season. All she wants is to complete her endless to-do list and enjoy a large glass of wine. However, her plans take a dark turn when she discovers a mysterious death in her home, making her list look a lot more complicated: 1. Wrap the presents 2. Peel the potatoes 3. Stuff the turkey 4. Get rid of the dead body With a police force that seems more comedic than competent and a family engrossed in Christmas films, Anna realizes it's up to her to uncover the truth behind the death and dispose of the body before her in-laws arrive. This hilarious tale blends festive cheer with dark humor, showcasing Anna's struggle to maintain holiday spirit amidst the chaos. Readers can expect a laugh-out-loud experience filled with relatable moments and outrageous scenarios, making it a perfect holiday read that promises to keep you entertained.

It’s their party...Meet Melissa and Paul: Five years after they split up he’s still looking for love in all the wrong places while she wants the one thing she can’t have: Paul.Meet Chris and Vicky: They’re so in tune they even brush their teeth in time with each other. So what is Chris doing risking it all for a meaningless affair?Meet Cooper and Laura: He wants to settle down, she wants to take a grown-up gap year – but can their relationship really survive a year apart?Set across a year of leaving dos, birthday parties and anniversary celebrations The Life and Soul of the Party is a warm, funny and moving tale celebrating love, life and those special moments we’ve all spent in the kitchen at parties.

Would a proper adult ignore the spilt milk under the fridge for weeks?Would a proper adult take three years to post a solitary Christmas card?Would a proper adult have decades-old underwear in active service? Mike Gayle is nowhere near being a proper adult -- even though his tenth wedding anniversary is looming; his second child is due any moment; and in less than twenty-four hours he is going to be officially closer to forty than he is to thirty. Appalled by this lack of maturity, Mike draws up a To-Do list containing every single item he's been meaning to do but just keeps putting off. He's got a lot of stuff that needs doing. But unlike previous To-Do lists, he promises himself that this one will actually get DONE. And along the way, Mike will learn stuff about life (323), love (999), friends (1004) and family (9) and finally work out what it means to be a grown up (846). Mike Gayle is the author of seven bestselling novels and has contributed to a variety of magazines including FHM, SUNDAY TIMES, STYLE and COSMOPOLITAN.

How to turn 40: 1. Set yourself a personal challenge.2. Clear wardrobe of all age inappropriate clothing. 3. Relax. How not to turn 40: 1. Have a complete meltdown. High flier Matt Beckford's sole ambition is to turn 40 with his life sorted out. And with a Porsche in the driveway and a job that requires him to spend more time in the airport club lounge than his own lounge, it looks like things are going in the right direction. But when Matt's wife unexpectedly calls time on their marriage, a chain of events is set in motion that very quickly sees him facing 40 broke, homeless, and completely alone. But all is not lost because Matt has a plan.

From their first meeting at the student union over a decade ago, Jim and Alison successfully navigated their way through first dates, meeting parents, moving in together and more... Then they split up and divided their worldly goods (including a sofa, a cat and their flat) into his 'n' hers. Now, three years on and with new lives and new loves, they couldn't be happier. Until a chance encounter throws them back together, and causes them to embark on a journey through their past to ask themselves the big question: where did it all go wrong, and is it too late to put it all right?

A brilliant romantic comedy from number one bestselling author Mike Gayle, author of MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND, MR COMMITMENTand TURNING THIRTY

Unlike most people Matt Beckford is actually looking forward to turning thirty. At last, he thinks his career, finances and love life are all sorted. But life has other plans, and after splitting up with his girlfriend Matt is forced to move back in with his parents. This scenario soon has Matt feeling nostalgic, and desperate for some sanity. So, one by one, he tracks down his old school mates - the rest of the Magnificent Seven. But when you're turning thirty nothing's as simple as it used to be.

"Charlie's nursing a broken heart. Andy's about to get hitched. And Tom really needs a break from the kids." "They could all do with a holiday. But maybe not this one ..." "Malia, party-capital of the Club 18-30 circuit, has it all: sun, sea, sand, ice-cold beer and gorgeous girls. The trouble is, Charlie and his mates aren't 25 any more, and it shows. Somehow, the holiday of a lifetime is starting to feel like the last thing they need." " Which is when Andy's fiancee Lisa turns up, and things get a whole lot more complicated ..."--Back cover.

Duffy is engaged. He accepted Mel's proposal. But the trips to Ikea, dinner parties for couples and talk of babies are giving him itchy feet and now he's not sure if he can say goodbye to his extended adolescence and can face up to that final walk down the aisle. How does he know if she's The One? Can he cope with responsibility? Does he have what it takes to become Mr Commitment? Because if he doesn't, he may just find that he's lost Mel - forever...

A brilliant romantic comedy from number one bestselling author Mike Gayle, author of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A BACHELOR, perfect for anyone who is even thinking of getting married

Bridget Jones meets High Fidelity in this hilarious story for anyone who has ever been dumped, had to dump, lived in dodgy rented accommodation, or search for love in the 90s.

Direttamente dalle liste dei bestseller nel Regno Unito arriva un romanzo "pieno di risate e osservazioni dolorosamente acute", un'escursione nel mondo di un uomo moderno che "colpisce dritto al cuore". Benjamin Duffy è un comico e lavoratore temporaneo che, come molti uomini sulla trentina, è costretto ad affrontare la domanda eterna: "Impegnarsi o non impegnarsi?" Dopo quattro anni di attesa, la fidanzata di Benjamin ha fatto una proposta, emettendo un ultimatum che fa girare la testa a Benjamin. Sa che Mel è quella giusta per lui, ma dovrebbe scambiare la sua straordinaria collezione di dischi e il frigorifero pieno di birra per cene e viaggi all'IKEA? Forse se Benjamin potesse sostituire "finché morte non ci separi" con "rinnovabile ogni quattro anni" sarebbe felice, ma la scelta—per Mel—è tutto o niente. Adesso o mai più. Mel o niente Mel. Quindi, dopo una vita da Mr. Irresponsabile, Benjamin ha quello che serve per diventare Mr. Commitment?

Hubert Bird každý týden volá dceři do Austrálie a vypráví jí o spokojeném důchodu plném přátel a drobných radostí. Ve skutečnosti ale tráví dny o samotě, obklopený jen vzpomínkami a pečlivě udržovanou lží. Když se dozví zprávu, která může jeho vymyšlený svět zničit, přiměje ho to znovu vyjít mezi lidi. Aby zachránil obraz života, který si pečlivě vytvořil, začne budovat život skutečný. Objevuje nová přátelství, oprašuje stará, otevírá se citům, jež považoval za dávno ztracené, a dochází mu jedno: nikdy není pozdě začít znovu.

W przeciwieństwie do wiekszości ludzi Matt Beckford nie obawia się trzydziestych urodzin. Po dwudziestce w jego życiu zapanował chaos, lecz teraz wszystko wskazuje na to, że jego sytuacja zawodowa, finansowa i uczuciowa wreszcie się ustabilizowała. Po rozstaniu z dziewczyną uświadamia sobie, że życie potoczyło się inaczej, niż to sobie wyobrażał. Postanawia więc na pewien czas przeprowadzić się do rodziców. Parę godzin pobytu w domu wystarcza, by wpadł w przygnębienie, gdyż rodzice traktują go jak dziecko. Pozostaje mu odnowienie kontaktów z dawnymi przyjaciółmi ze szkoły. Czasu jednak nie da się cofnąć - juz nic nie jest tak proste jak dawniej.

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