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Reasons to be Cheerful

Winner of the 2019 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction
By Nina Stibbe
Series: The Lizzie Vogel Series
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Reasons to be Cheerful by Nina Stibbe is a charming, humorous novel that follows teenager Lizzie Vogel as she navigates her first job in a dental surgery. Set in 1970s Leicester, Lizzie deals with eccentric colleagues, family quirks, and first love, all while coming of age in a delightfully awkward and endearing manner. Her journey is filled with wit and insight, offering a heartwarming glimpse into her pursuit of happiness and independence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty, uplifting stories that blend humour with heartfelt moments. It's perfect for fans of quirky characters navigating the challenges of life with charm and optimism. If you're looking for a feel-good read that combines sharp observation with emotional depth, this book promises to be a delight.

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Reasons to be Cheerful

"Originally published in Great Britain by Viking, March 2019"--Title page verso.

A brilliantly funny and heartbreaking story of growing up and finding the independence you might not actually want . . .

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A brilliantly funny and heartbreaking story of growing up and finding the independence you might not actually want...

Teenager Lizzie Vogel has a new job as a dental assistant. This is not as glamorous as it sounds. At least it means mostly getting away from her alcoholic, nymphomaniacal, novel-writing mother. But, if Lizzie thinks being independent means sex with her boyfriend (he prefers bird-watching), strict boundaries (her boss keeps using her loo), or self-respect (surely only actual athletes get fungal foot infections?), she's still got a lot more growing up to do.

Reasons to be Cheerful offers a delightful exploration of adulthood's misconceptions and the often comical journey towards genuine autonomy.

Series: The Lizzie Vogel Series

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Reasons to be Cheerful by Nina Stibbe is widely praised for its witty and charming writing style, often compared to Sue Townsend and Alan Bennett. Critics highlight its blend of humour and emotional depth, creating a heartwarming and uplifting coming-of-age story. Reviewers describe it as an effortlessly funny and delightfully quirky read, packed with amusing detail and poignant themes of adulthood and personal discovery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241974988

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 288

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Nina Stibbe Penguin Books Romance Series: The Lizzie Vogel Series

About the Author

Nina Stibbe was born in Leicester. She is the author of two works of non-fiction - Love, Nina and An Almost Perfect Christmas - and three previous novels- Man at the Helm, Paradise Lodge, and Reasons to be Cheerful, which is the only novel to have won both the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and the Comedy Women in Print Award. Love, Nina won Non-Fiction Book of the Year and was adapted by Nick Hornby into a BBC TV series. Nina Stibbe lives in Cornwall.

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