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Isaac and the Egg

the unique, funny and heartbreaking Saturday Times bestseller
By Bobby Palmer
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In Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer, the story follows Isaac, who is grieving a profound loss. During a moment of despair, he encounters a peculiar creature resembling an egg, setting off a journey of healing and unexpected friendship. This touching narrative explores themes of loneliness, love, and the redemptive power of connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales that blend whimsy with profound emotional depth. It explores themes of grief and healing in an imaginative and unique way, offering a journey filled with hope and unexpected companionship.

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Isaac and the Egg

Heartbreaking and heart-stealing, this bestselling modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship and love. For fans of Sarah Winman, Matt Haig and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

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THE INSTANT SATURDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER A PANDORA SYKES/FANE BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON BBC R4 OPEN BOOK Bobby Palmer's spellbinding new novel, SMALL HOURS, is available now

'A tender story of love, grief and the transformative power of friendship' GUARDIAN

'Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read' JOANNA CANNON

'Unique and tender' PANDORA SYKES

'An arresting debut novel about grief, but in the most wonderfully oblique way' REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Heartbreaking and heart-stealing, this modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship and love.

It is early. A young man stands on a bridge and lets out a heart-wrenching scream. From deep in the woods, something screams back.

It sounds improbable. But this is how Isaac meets the egg.

The two are unlikely companions. But their chance encounter will transform Isaac's life in ways he cannot yet imagine.

Maybe he will finally understand why he went there that morning. Maybe he will find a way to tell the truth.

Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them.

'I laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read... a future classic' CLARE MACKINTOSH

'Just magic' KATE SAWYER

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THAT EGG BOOK:

'Simply the best book I have read in years' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Will stay with me for a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A perfect parable of hope' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you read only one book this year, let it be this one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer is receiving glowing reviews, praised for its blend of humour and emotion. Many find it both heart-wrenching and soothing, capturing the nuances of real life with magic and hope. It’s described as beautifully written, funny, sad, surreal, and a future classic that makes a significant impact on its readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472285515

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 288

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Bobby Palmer Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

BOBBY PALMER is an author and journalist. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Isaac and the Egg, was published in 2022 and was a Waterstones paperback of the year. He co-hosted the literary podcast Book Chat with Pandora Sykes, and his writing has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan and more.

Visit www.bobbypalmer.co.uk for more news about Bobby and his writing or follow him on X and Instagram @thebobpalmer.

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