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The funny, sharply observed and life-affirming Radio 2 Book Club pick.
'Hilarious and touching' DAILY MAIL

'Warm, humane, funny and sad . . . Absolute pleasure reading' MARIAN KEYES

'Hilariously funny' ROSAMUND LUPTON

'Absorbing, insightful and immensely enjoyable' LAURA BARNETT

It's the holidays, and the Birch family is gathering for…

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1 author picked Seven Days of Us as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Well written. Compelling characters. Complex, troubled and not particularly warm, except for Jessie, who was a breath of fresh air. Switching points of view helped keep the pace moving and allowed us to understand each character better, which helped, given the lack of communication between them. Spending time with the troubled Birches, helped me get through a difficult Christmas/New Year period. Always good to immerse yourself in another family’s problems to get your own into perspective! From a writer’s point of view, I found it interesting how the secrets we keep can create so much conflict and drama. In future…

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