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All Grown Up

By Daisy Buchanan
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A brilliantly heartfelt and funny novel of family life in all its chaos and glory, inspired by Little Women. By award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Daisy Buchanan. 'What a gorgeous book! Such a charming, warm, optimistic read, exactly what I crave. Just beautiful. An inspired premise,... Read More
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A brilliantly heartfelt and funny novel of family life in all its chaos and glory, inspired by Little Women. By award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Daisy Buchanan.

'What a gorgeous book! Such a charming, warm, optimistic read, exactly what I crave. Just beautiful. An inspired premise, beautifully executed.' Marian Keyes

'Funny, tender & relatable at every level ... quite simply, wonderful' Jennie Godfrey

After thirty long years, Louisa's daughters can finally look after themselves ... or so she thinks.

Because suddenly, they're back - apparently for good. Meg's second-guessing her marriage. Jo's career hangs in the balance. Amy has inexplicably quit university. None of them empty the dishwasher.

Louisa knows it's time for some life lessons. She adores her girls, but if she's ever going to get her (sex) life back, they'll have to grow up - and go.

But maybe they're not the only ones with lessons to learn... And Louisa might just discover that her daughters have something to teach her about being an adult too.

'Wonderful, complex, bruising, rewarding ... I snaffled it like cake on a rainy day, and enjoyed every morsel!' Amanda Prowse

'An absolute delight - impossibly funny, astute, candid and moving ... brilliant.' Rosie Walsh

'Riotously funny, achingly tender... a book to treat yourself to.' Julia Raeside

'Truly fresh, wildly funny and completely charming ... some of the most perceptive writing on motherhood I've ever read. I adored it.' Lauren Bravo

'Funny, moving, and wonderfully tender ... a joyful reminder that growing up never really ends.' Louise O'Neill

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529963069

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Century

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster. Her books include the novels Insatiable (longlisted for the CWIP prize), Careering (as heard on BBC Sounds), Limelight and Pity Party, and the non fiction titles How to Be A Grown Up, The Sisterhood and Read Yourself Happy. As well as hosting the chart-topping podcast You're Booked, Daisy has appeared on a number of TV and radio shows including Woman's Hour, The Today Programme, Soul Music, A Good Read, This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She is a TEDx speaker and has guest presented the Booker Prize for BBC News. You can find Daisy on Instagram @thedaisybee.

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