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Paper Over It: A sharp, witty and at times tragic story of friendship, choices made and second chances.
I decided to completely switch up my usual genre of book (usually an 1800s romance addict - don't judge me) and I am converted. The level of nostalgia this book gave was something else. Sometimes you need to experience a generation in real life to really connect to a storyline and this was absolutely that!! The clever connection to music with each chapter from a personally experienced era was genius, plus so much humour and rawness. This is a must read! Sam Bonner
If you’re looking for a book that’s laugh-out-loud funny, heartwarming, and brimming with the year 2000 nostalgia then ‘Paper Over it’ is the perfect pick. This delightful novel delivers on every level. From the 4 main characters, each with their own personality and insecurities, to the clever writing style of the author. It’s a joyful, captivating story about friendship, second chances and appreciating the messy beauty of life – best book I’ve read for ages. Chris L
A heart-wrenching homage to life as a 20-something girl, navigating growing up and living in Manchester.. nostalgic and witty - a fantastic read for anyone in their 20s or beyond. 5/5 loved it. Alexandra Young
Jennifer Jones is in control.
Jen is confident she has complete control over the things that are trying to control her. Until she isn’t. Until she hasn’t. Until she realises she has never been in control at all.
She’s been papering over it for years.
It’s the start of the year 2000, the dawning of the new Millennium. Jen and her three friends, her quartet, are bouncing through their shared university life. Spontaneity, joy and youthful optimism reign in the Manchester rain.
But sometimes even the most resilient, carefree, fun-loving characters who, on the surface, look like they are living their best lives, are perilously close to falling apart.
Follow this compelling, joyful, heartwarming and at times heartbreaking journey of friendship and relationships peppered with life changing choices, foolish mistakes, self-discovery and second chances.
It’s real, raw, raunchy, sometimes random and frankly rude at times. Just like Jen and her friends.
If you’re looking for a book that’s laugh-out-loud funny, heartwarming, and brimming with the year 2000 nostalgia then ‘Paper Over it’ is the perfect pick. This delightful novel delivers on every level. From the 4 main characters, each with their own personality and insecurities, to the clever writing style of the author. It’s a joyful, captivating story about friendship, second chances and appreciating the messy beauty of life – best book I’ve read for ages. Chris L
A heart-wrenching homage to life as a 20-something girl, navigating growing up and living in Manchester.. nostalgic and witty - a fantastic read for anyone in their 20s or beyond. 5/5 loved it. Alexandra Young
Jennifer Jones is in control.
Jen is confident she has complete control over the things that are trying to control her. Until she isn’t. Until she hasn’t. Until she realises she has never been in control at all.
She’s been papering over it for years.
It’s the start of the year 2000, the dawning of the new Millennium. Jen and her three friends, her quartet, are bouncing through their shared university life. Spontaneity, joy and youthful optimism reign in the Manchester rain.
But sometimes even the most resilient, carefree, fun-loving characters who, on the surface, look like they are living their best lives, are perilously close to falling apart.
Follow this compelling, joyful, heartwarming and at times heartbreaking journey of friendship and relationships peppered with life changing choices, foolish mistakes, self-discovery and second chances.
It’s real, raw, raunchy, sometimes random and frankly rude at times. Just like Jen and her friends.
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2025
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