Make Yourself at Home

Name: Make Yourself at Home
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Ciara Geraghty
ISBN: 9780008320744

Author: Ciara Geraghty

Narrator: Aoife McMahon

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/04/2021

Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Family Life, Humorous, Friendship, Women

Synopsis

It’s the last place she wants to be. It’s the only place left to go … ‘Hugely entertaining…an instantly ’ ‘ Sheila O’Flanagan, bestselling author of ’’ ‘ Hazel Gaynor, author of the bestseller, Marianne left home when she was fifteen following a family tragedy, one that changed all their lives. She never planned to return. But when her carefully controlled life falls apart, she has no choice but to return to Ancaire, the ramshackle house overlooking the Irish Sea, where her mother, Rita, a flamboyant artist and recovering alcoholic still lives. As her mother invites her to pull up a chair and make herself at home, alongside the friends, family and neighbours who wander its rooms. Marianne discovers that sometimes home isn’t a house, it’s a place in your heart. Set on the wild Irish coast, with an unforgettable cast of characters, this deeply emotional novel is full of Ciara Geraghty’s trademark heart and poignancy.

About Ciara Geraghty

Ciara Geraghty is an internationally bestselling author who was born and raised in Dublin. She started writing in her thirties and hasn't looked back. She has three children and one husband and they have recently adopted a dog who, alongside their youngest daughter, is in charge of pretty much everything.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Aoife

I received this book from Harper Collins Ireland in exchange for an honest review. When Marianne's husband leaves her for another woman, and she ends up shoplifting (she only does it when she's stressed!) which results in her losing her job, she has to move back to her childhood home. Now she's force......more

Goodreads review by Kim

This book really draws you in- wanting to find out how the story unfolds and more about the wonderful characters. Marianne has to return to her childhood home after her well ordered life unravels. Her mum is a real character- eccentric but with a heart of gold. After a difficult time , she has turne......more

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines

A life affirming read, especially if you've ever felt a little bit different in your life. Or have tried to hard to fit. The lively characters stole my heart, and I loved all their quirks and individual back stories. The main character, Marianne, is a shell of a person at the start of the book, her l......more

Goodreads review by Mairead

Make Yourself at Home by Ciara Geraghty was just published February 4th with Harper Collins Ireland and is described as ‘the new most emotional and uplifting book of 2021’ It is very much a story about self-discovery, and about finding out what is really important in life, as seen through the eyes o......more

Goodreads review by María

4.5*s......more

Quotes

Praise for ‘… [the] characters are so real … you’re immediately immersed in their stories’ Sheila O’Flanagan ‘Written with Geraghty’s trademark humour and keen sense of observation, we go on a rollercoaster journey … A deeply satisfying read’ Patricia Scanlan Acclaim for Ciara Geraghty: ‘Tender, emotional and uplifting…I loved it’ Lucy Diamond ‘…such a talented writer.’ Patricia Scanlan ‘Very funny, very moving and utterly unsentimental…as Terry discovers what makes life worth living.’ Irish Times ‘A genuine feel-good hit […]Geraghty's tightly wound adventure is as touching as it is entertaining’ ‘ … an homage to the strength of friendship and a celebration of life in all its colours’ Mairead Hearne, Swirl and Thread ‘… Ciara Geraghty is a wonderful writer’ Hazel Gaynor ‘Infused with , and . An homage to life and fantastic friendships, this book will .’ Justine Carberry, ‘, , and ’ Anne Cunningham, ‘A superb writer… the Irish Jojo Moyes. Irish Examiner ‘A . . . with a hero who will find a place in your heart. Julie Cohen ‘You will – we can't remember the last time we rooted for two characters quite as much.’