6 Cheerful Books To Lift Your Spirits

BOOKS BY PRIMER WRITERS

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman “A quirky, endearing and engrossing book that will reaffirm your faith in the inherent goodness and resilience of humans.” Selected by Anna Saunders, PRIMER co-founder

Where’d You Go Bernadette?

by Maria Semple “After a spectacular neighbourhood dispute and some unwelcome news about her husband, Bernadette simply disappears.” Selected by Felicity Robinson, PRIMER co-founder

Circle Of Friends

by Maeve Binchy “A rich and romantic story of connection.” Selected by Hannah-Rose Yee

The Overstory

by Richard Power “Charts the stories of nine strangers brought together by an unfolding natural catastrophe.” Selected by Sophie Hardcastle, author of Below Deck

The Rutshire Chronicles

by Jilly Cooper “Total delicious escapism where everyone spends their days punning, having great sex and stopping for drinks.” Selected by Daniela Elser

The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared

by Jonas Jonasson “A delightful romp around the world and across a lifetime.” Selected by Sheree Strange

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