100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

Overnight NZ-wide delivery on all in-stock orders 🚀

Every Happy Family

3.81 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 661 ratings, 90 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Every Happy Family by Sarah Stovell delves into the lives of three sisters returning to their family home for a Christmas reunion. Each sister confronts personal challenges and long-held tensions, resulting in a tangled web of secrets and lies. As they navigate their complex relationships, the story explores the dynamics of family bonds and the complexities beneath the surface of seemingly happy families.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Every Happy Family. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to character-driven tales that explore family dynamics, secrets, and the complexities of relationships. This intriguing story delves into the varied lives of several families, revealing their joys and hidden struggles, making it an engrossing read for those who appreciate nuanced and thought-provoking fiction.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.

‘[A] gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer’ Daily Mail

The brilliant, funny new book club novel from the author of Other Parents

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.

‘[A] gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer’ Daily Mail

‘Funny, compelling and so on point about family dynamics’ The Sun

‘We read this brilliant book in one sitting’ Bella

Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen and the grandchildren under one roof isn’t without its dramas.

Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn’t count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it’s Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything.

It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly – a name you don't mention in front of Minnie.

With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table?

*

What readers are saying about Every Happy Family:

‘If you love Liane Moriarty then this is a great book for you…I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a fabulous family drama this was… superb, funny, heart wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘On the one hand I wanted to devour in one sitting but on the other I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished I was going to miss these true to life characters being in my life.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute must read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!)’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘It’s quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn’t want to leave them all.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Other Parents:

‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ HELLO!

‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008441708

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Sarah Stovell was born in Kent in 1977 and now lives in Northumberland with her partner and two children. She has an MA and a PhD in creative writing and is a lecturer in creative writing at Lincoln University. She is the author of four previous novels, Mothernight, The Night Flower, Exquisite and The Home. Exquisite was chosen by The Times as one of the top 40 crime novels of the past 5 years.

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.