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More: The follow-up to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller
'Am I a bad person? Or am I allowed to wonder “what if”?'
'Is this kind of desire simply something people feel but don't speak about?'
'What is a woman without fantasy?'
More pleasure, more kink, more partners, more zest – this is desire turned all the way up.
If Want sparked the fire of a quiet revolution, More gives women the fuel to let it roar. In this electrifying sequel to the landmark bestseller, Gillian Anderson invites us to leave shame and fear at the door as she dials up the heat on women's sexual fantasies and dares us to want more.
This collection of intimate letters – submitted by anonymous women across the globe, curated and introduced by Gillian – dives deeper into what women everywhere think, feel and dream about in their most private moments. Spilling out of the bedroom, the letters take us to all spaces where desire resides, from the school gates to office boardrooms, kitchen counters to forest floors. Bolder and more explicit, they come from over fifty nations and women from eighteen to eighty. Nothing is off there are silken ropes and stirrups, metal collars and machines, neighbours, friends, in-laws and strangers, cravings to own and be owned, people to desire and be desired by, pleasure and pain in equal measure.
Joyful, unapologetic and deliciously unfiltered, More proves that the freedom for women to fantasise without restraint is as exhilarating and vital as ever.
'Is this kind of desire simply something people feel but don't speak about?'
'What is a woman without fantasy?'
More pleasure, more kink, more partners, more zest – this is desire turned all the way up.
If Want sparked the fire of a quiet revolution, More gives women the fuel to let it roar. In this electrifying sequel to the landmark bestseller, Gillian Anderson invites us to leave shame and fear at the door as she dials up the heat on women's sexual fantasies and dares us to want more.
This collection of intimate letters – submitted by anonymous women across the globe, curated and introduced by Gillian – dives deeper into what women everywhere think, feel and dream about in their most private moments. Spilling out of the bedroom, the letters take us to all spaces where desire resides, from the school gates to office boardrooms, kitchen counters to forest floors. Bolder and more explicit, they come from over fifty nations and women from eighteen to eighty. Nothing is off there are silken ropes and stirrups, metal collars and machines, neighbours, friends, in-laws and strangers, cravings to own and be owned, people to desire and be desired by, pleasure and pain in equal measure.
Joyful, unapologetic and deliciously unfiltered, More proves that the freedom for women to fantasise without restraint is as exhilarating and vital as ever.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2026
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Gillian Anderson
44 books1,857 followersGillian Anderson is an award-winning film, television, and theater actor and producer, writer, and activist. She lives in London with her daughter and two sons.
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September 17, 2026
I shouldn't rate a book like this because who am I to critique anyone's thoughts, wants, fantasies (unless they are illegal of course) so im just rating it on goodreads 5 stars.
I love Gillian Anderson since her x-file days and beyond, so naturally anything she is involved in I want to consume. This was no different. I was lucky enought to have received an audio copy for review from NetGalley (even though naturally i had already ordered the signed copy kf the book on pre-order). The audio was such a treat, not only for the fact that Gillian narrates her substantial introduction to the book and every section but because the voices lent to each letter were perfectly chosen to reflect who the anonymous author was. Each one lending a tone of compassion, intimacy and honesty. Although I must admit most of these letters were not to my taste, I have realised my sexual preferences and fantasies are probably more traditional than the majority of these were, that is not to say I didn't find them eye opening and interesting and I guess that it the whole point! For too long women have been suppressed and ignored in this department and this is a breath of fresh air. I applaud every single anonymous contributor to this book, Gillian Anderson for providing the platform and championing this movement and the editors and publishers for aiding in the process if education and exercising our right as women to be heard in every facet of our lives, even the most intimate, taboo and private areas.
I love Gillian Anderson since her x-file days and beyond, so naturally anything she is involved in I want to consume. This was no different. I was lucky enought to have received an audio copy for review from NetGalley (even though naturally i had already ordered the signed copy kf the book on pre-order). The audio was such a treat, not only for the fact that Gillian narrates her substantial introduction to the book and every section but because the voices lent to each letter were perfectly chosen to reflect who the anonymous author was. Each one lending a tone of compassion, intimacy and honesty. Although I must admit most of these letters were not to my taste, I have realised my sexual preferences and fantasies are probably more traditional than the majority of these were, that is not to say I didn't find them eye opening and interesting and I guess that it the whole point! For too long women have been suppressed and ignored in this department and this is a breath of fresh air. I applaud every single anonymous contributor to this book, Gillian Anderson for providing the platform and championing this movement and the editors and publishers for aiding in the process if education and exercising our right as women to be heard in every facet of our lives, even the most intimate, taboo and private areas.
September 10, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the audio.
I really enjoyed this one! I loved Gillian’s opening and hearing about the impact Want had, and it was really interesting to see that continue with this collection.
I listened to the audiobook and, although some parts were a little challenging to take in, I really liked how each letter had a different narrator. It made each story feel more personal and made it easy to follow.
There was such a great mix of fantasies and experiences, and I found myself really enjoying the honesty and variety throughout. It’s clear this series has had a big impact, and I really hope there are more to come!
I really enjoyed this one! I loved Gillian’s opening and hearing about the impact Want had, and it was really interesting to see that continue with this collection.
I listened to the audiobook and, although some parts were a little challenging to take in, I really liked how each letter had a different narrator. It made each story feel more personal and made it easy to follow.
There was such a great mix of fantasies and experiences, and I found myself really enjoying the honesty and variety throughout. It’s clear this series has had a big impact, and I really hope there are more to come!
September 15, 2026
3.5
I really liked this book and the fantasies, I think this series is really important for women to show how they aren’t gross for wanting pleasure and fantasising about stuff sexually. As women we are so often hold to repress these feelings when they are completely natural. 3.5 tho as I feel like Gillian could’ve hit harder with it, I feel like I need MORE!!!!
I really liked this book and the fantasies, I think this series is really important for women to show how they aren’t gross for wanting pleasure and fantasising about stuff sexually. As women we are so often hold to repress these feelings when they are completely natural. 3.5 tho as I feel like Gillian could’ve hit harder with it, I feel like I need MORE!!!!
September 17, 2026
i was surprised by how deeply moving some of these were. definitely not as wild as book one, but instead much more raw and emotionally deep. most of these letters were from women who simply wanted to be loved and wanted exactly as they are. i was also really happy to see that so many of these stories were about women loving women!
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September 1, 2026Thank you Netgalley for my copy of 'More'
I don't know how to rate this without sounding like I am in any way yucking someone's yum, but I really enjoyed hearing how different our experiences are with desire, especially for women, where women' desires are often looked over.
I would recommend listening to the audiobook; the multicast adds an intimate feel to the submissions.
I don't know how to rate this without sounding like I am in any way yucking someone's yum, but I really enjoyed hearing how different our experiences are with desire, especially for women, where women' desires are often looked over.
I would recommend listening to the audiobook; the multicast adds an intimate feel to the submissions.
August 31, 2026
Yes yes yes. I loved this collection.
More is such an intimate and diverse glimpse into women’s desires and fantasies, exposed and vulnerable for the world to see, while still submitted anonymously. It’s a vast, feminist collection featuring women of all ages, genders, backgrounds, countries, and sexualities.
Gillian Anderson introduces the collection and reads excerpts throughout, while most of the submissions are brought to life by a variety of narrators. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the creativity, curiosity, and complexity of women’s desires. The fantasies range from mundane to tragic, taboo to traditional, tender to deeply erotic.
Powerful, intimate, sensual, uninhibited, and thought provoking. I’m already looking forward to getting a physical copy so I can annotate it and cherish it.
Some of my favorite excerpts that are social media appropriate:
“I want her to talk to me like she knows I’m not a child, to let me touch her collarbone with curiosity that’s not naive but hungry… I want her to hear her voice when she forgets to be composed…”
“The woman I used to imagine is no longer part of my imagination, I have her and she has me.”
“Want has never been a foreign concept to me but the act of getting is a skill that I’ve never been able to get down”
“I want to be punished for how bratty and annoying I am”
“Just tell me that you like me, tell that I am desired and I can take it from there”
“A sigh escapes my lips, heavy with a longing I can’t quite articulate.. it’s just a gap, a chasm between the desires that’s stir within me and the realities of my life”
“The trouble is I know exactly what I want”
“When someone sleeps with me, they have sex with many different women but never with me.”
“It’s the contrast I crave, full submission in a place I’m not supposed to be touched.. used like I’m nothing but the most precious thing in the room.. in between being objectified and being worshiped..”
“My what if is consuming me.”
“But for now I’ll continue concocting stories, staying horny, and staying alone until the right person comes along that makes being afraid worth it to take a leap.”
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for the advance audiobook!
More is such an intimate and diverse glimpse into women’s desires and fantasies, exposed and vulnerable for the world to see, while still submitted anonymously. It’s a vast, feminist collection featuring women of all ages, genders, backgrounds, countries, and sexualities.
Gillian Anderson introduces the collection and reads excerpts throughout, while most of the submissions are brought to life by a variety of narrators. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the creativity, curiosity, and complexity of women’s desires. The fantasies range from mundane to tragic, taboo to traditional, tender to deeply erotic.
Powerful, intimate, sensual, uninhibited, and thought provoking. I’m already looking forward to getting a physical copy so I can annotate it and cherish it.
Some of my favorite excerpts that are social media appropriate:
“I want her to talk to me like she knows I’m not a child, to let me touch her collarbone with curiosity that’s not naive but hungry… I want her to hear her voice when she forgets to be composed…”
“The woman I used to imagine is no longer part of my imagination, I have her and she has me.”
“Want has never been a foreign concept to me but the act of getting is a skill that I’ve never been able to get down”
“I want to be punished for how bratty and annoying I am”
“Just tell me that you like me, tell that I am desired and I can take it from there”
“A sigh escapes my lips, heavy with a longing I can’t quite articulate.. it’s just a gap, a chasm between the desires that’s stir within me and the realities of my life”
“The trouble is I know exactly what I want”
“When someone sleeps with me, they have sex with many different women but never with me.”
“It’s the contrast I crave, full submission in a place I’m not supposed to be touched.. used like I’m nothing but the most precious thing in the room.. in between being objectified and being worshiped..”
“My what if is consuming me.”
“But for now I’ll continue concocting stories, staying horny, and staying alone until the right person comes along that makes being afraid worth it to take a leap.”
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for the advance audiobook!
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September 4, 2026Thank you to NetGalley, RBMedia and Gillian Anderson for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion. I have a rule to not provide a rating for non-fiction books, so I won’t, but that doesn’t exempt them from feedback :)
I never read Want, so I was going into this without expectations or comparisons. I really enjoyed the different voices for the submissions - I think that added a lot to the experience instead of just having one narrator (though I could listen to Gillian Anderson for hours anyway). The variety in the submissions were wonderful to explore - some were things I’d never given thought to, some made me feel seen or put words to feelings I’ve had as well but couldn’t quite explain. There were definitely submissions that were not for me (and that is okay!!), but the audio format helped the ease in which you could skip past one that could be triggering.
Overall, I thought it was an enjoyable listen, and a great platform to empower women in expressing themselves.
I never read Want, so I was going into this without expectations or comparisons. I really enjoyed the different voices for the submissions - I think that added a lot to the experience instead of just having one narrator (though I could listen to Gillian Anderson for hours anyway). The variety in the submissions were wonderful to explore - some were things I’d never given thought to, some made me feel seen or put words to feelings I’ve had as well but couldn’t quite explain. There were definitely submissions that were not for me (and that is okay!!), but the audio format helped the ease in which you could skip past one that could be triggering.
Overall, I thought it was an enjoyable listen, and a great platform to empower women in expressing themselves.
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September 13, 2026Fascinating from a voyeuristic sense but most fantasies were not to my taste, and some were disturbing. Perhaps I'm not as open-minded as I purport to be.
Still, many were beautifully written and despite my judgment of the content, I felt compassion and empathy for the writers for sharing a bit of their inner world. A bold collection.
Gillian Anderson and the other narrators did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Recorded Books and RB Media, NetGalley, and the authors for this audiobook to honestly review.
Still, many were beautifully written and despite my judgment of the content, I felt compassion and empathy for the writers for sharing a bit of their inner world. A bold collection.
Gillian Anderson and the other narrators did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Recorded Books and RB Media, NetGalley, and the authors for this audiobook to honestly review.
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September 9, 2026September 17, 2026
3.5☆
I did devour it, but as the title suggests it was just more of the letters from before. No less empowering tho
Also need more Gillian Anderson as author! Her voice really carries into the way she writes and I think that’s awesome!
I did devour it, but as the title suggests it was just more of the letters from before. No less empowering tho
Also need more Gillian Anderson as author! Her voice really carries into the way she writes and I think that’s awesome!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have had Want sitting on my TBR forever because apparently I enjoy looking at books more than actually reading them. So naturally, when More showed up, my brain went, "Perfect. Let's irresponsibly start with the sequel." Was that logical? Absolutely not. Did it stop me? Also absolutely not.
The thing that surprised me most is that this doesn't feel like you're reading one book. It feels like you're eavesdropping on hundreds of tiny moments where women finally decided, "You know what? I'm tired of pretending I don't think about this." Some letters are joyful. Some are funny. Some are heartbreaking. Some made me laugh because I thought, "Girl... same." Others made me realize how different every person's inner world really is.
And that's what kept pulling me forward. It's not that everyone wants the same thing. It's the exact opposite. One woman is craving freedom. Another wants safety. Someone else wants to feel seen. Someone wants to stop feeling guilty for simply having a fantasy in the first place. The specifics are wildly different, but underneath them I kept finding the same question over and over: "Am I allowed to want what I want?"
I also wasn't expecting to feel so... protective? There is something incredibly vulnerable about anonymous letters because people will tell the truth when nobody knows their name. These women aren't trying to impress anyone. They're not performing. They're just handing over pieces of themselves and hoping someone else reads them without judgment. That's a surprisingly intimate experience as a reader.
There were definitely moments where I'd finish a letter and immediately need a second to reset before jumping into the next one. Not because they were shocking, although a few absolutely made me raise an eyebrow and mutter, "Well... that's certainly a Tuesday." It was more because every voice was so different that I found myself constantly adjusting to a completely new perspective.
The collection also reminded me how much unnecessary shame women are expected to carry. So many letters weren't even asking permission to act on a fantasy. They were asking permission to have one. That hit me harder than anything else. Nobody should spend years wondering if simply imagining something makes them broken.
I do think reading dozens of letters back-to-back creates an interesting rhythm. About halfway through I found myself slowing down because this isn't the kind of book I wanted to inhale in one sitting. Every few letters I'd stop, think for a minute, maybe reread one, then come back later. It almost demanded little pauses, which ended up feeling right for this kind of collection.
Also, can we talk about Gillian Anderson for a second? Imagine casually becoming the person strangers from more than fifty countries trust with their deepest thoughts. That's both an incredible privilege and the world's most intimidating inbox. Somewhere there is a folder labeled "Anonymous Women's Fantasies," and honestly... what a cultural artifact.
Even though I skipped straight to More, I never felt like I'd made some catastrophic mistake. If anything, it made me even more curious to finally stop ignoring Want and go back to where this project began. Apparently my reward for procrastinating is creating even more work for myself.
This wasn't really a book I "finished" so much as one I sat with. Sometimes I smiled. Sometimes I got unexpectedly emotional. Sometimes I just closed it for a minute because one sentence had lodged itself in my brain. For me, that's worth a solid 4 stars.
And thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for the ARC. You handed me what looked like a collection of anonymous letters, and somehow I ended up feeling like I'd just been invited into the world's largest, most honest group chat. That is a wildly intimidating amount of trust, and I'm really glad I accepted the invitation.
The thing that surprised me most is that this doesn't feel like you're reading one book. It feels like you're eavesdropping on hundreds of tiny moments where women finally decided, "You know what? I'm tired of pretending I don't think about this." Some letters are joyful. Some are funny. Some are heartbreaking. Some made me laugh because I thought, "Girl... same." Others made me realize how different every person's inner world really is.
And that's what kept pulling me forward. It's not that everyone wants the same thing. It's the exact opposite. One woman is craving freedom. Another wants safety. Someone else wants to feel seen. Someone wants to stop feeling guilty for simply having a fantasy in the first place. The specifics are wildly different, but underneath them I kept finding the same question over and over: "Am I allowed to want what I want?"
I also wasn't expecting to feel so... protective? There is something incredibly vulnerable about anonymous letters because people will tell the truth when nobody knows their name. These women aren't trying to impress anyone. They're not performing. They're just handing over pieces of themselves and hoping someone else reads them without judgment. That's a surprisingly intimate experience as a reader.
There were definitely moments where I'd finish a letter and immediately need a second to reset before jumping into the next one. Not because they were shocking, although a few absolutely made me raise an eyebrow and mutter, "Well... that's certainly a Tuesday." It was more because every voice was so different that I found myself constantly adjusting to a completely new perspective.
The collection also reminded me how much unnecessary shame women are expected to carry. So many letters weren't even asking permission to act on a fantasy. They were asking permission to have one. That hit me harder than anything else. Nobody should spend years wondering if simply imagining something makes them broken.
I do think reading dozens of letters back-to-back creates an interesting rhythm. About halfway through I found myself slowing down because this isn't the kind of book I wanted to inhale in one sitting. Every few letters I'd stop, think for a minute, maybe reread one, then come back later. It almost demanded little pauses, which ended up feeling right for this kind of collection.
Also, can we talk about Gillian Anderson for a second? Imagine casually becoming the person strangers from more than fifty countries trust with their deepest thoughts. That's both an incredible privilege and the world's most intimidating inbox. Somewhere there is a folder labeled "Anonymous Women's Fantasies," and honestly... what a cultural artifact.
Even though I skipped straight to More, I never felt like I'd made some catastrophic mistake. If anything, it made me even more curious to finally stop ignoring Want and go back to where this project began. Apparently my reward for procrastinating is creating even more work for myself.
This wasn't really a book I "finished" so much as one I sat with. Sometimes I smiled. Sometimes I got unexpectedly emotional. Sometimes I just closed it for a minute because one sentence had lodged itself in my brain. For me, that's worth a solid 4 stars.
And thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for the ARC. You handed me what looked like a collection of anonymous letters, and somehow I ended up feeling like I'd just been invited into the world's largest, most honest group chat. That is a wildly intimidating amount of trust, and I'm really glad I accepted the invitation.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is another phenomenal collection of anonymous letters from women all over the world about want and desire. It’s the follow-up to Gillian Anderson’s first collection, Want.
The book is divided into several sections grouping themes like crave, dare, and adore, each with introductions by Anderson. The letters themselves are extremely diverse in style, tone, and content, from straightforward to sad, funny, and obviously spicy. The fantasies themselves range from sweet to exotic to even fantastical or sci-fi.
I loved the first book and was curious if it would hold up for a second book, and I think it really did. You could read these books out of order with no issues, but there were also some really nice reflective bits about the positive impact the first book had on readers, as well as the people who submitted letters.
As someone who has read a lot of spicy books, as well as the first collection, I was still extremely surprised by some of these stories and the imaginativeness of the fantasies. I was also deeply moved by many of them.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and the narration definitely added to my experience. Gillian Anderson is phenomenal reading her own sections, but the cast of anonymous women makes it feel like a conversation and a shared experience instead of just someone on the outside looking in.
I think, like the first book, this isn’t something that I would necessarily want to sit down and read cover to cover. It’s a good nightstand book, and I found myself listening to a chapter or a few letters at a time.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and loved it just as much, if not more, than the first one. It’s extremely thought-provoking, and I feel like it’s important. I want to share this with not just my female friends and family, but men as well. It’s a really interesting glimpse into the human experience.
Spice 5+/5
Writing: 5/5
Narration: 5/5
My Enjoyment: 5+/5
*** I received an ALC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
The book is divided into several sections grouping themes like crave, dare, and adore, each with introductions by Anderson. The letters themselves are extremely diverse in style, tone, and content, from straightforward to sad, funny, and obviously spicy. The fantasies themselves range from sweet to exotic to even fantastical or sci-fi.
I loved the first book and was curious if it would hold up for a second book, and I think it really did. You could read these books out of order with no issues, but there were also some really nice reflective bits about the positive impact the first book had on readers, as well as the people who submitted letters.
As someone who has read a lot of spicy books, as well as the first collection, I was still extremely surprised by some of these stories and the imaginativeness of the fantasies. I was also deeply moved by many of them.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and the narration definitely added to my experience. Gillian Anderson is phenomenal reading her own sections, but the cast of anonymous women makes it feel like a conversation and a shared experience instead of just someone on the outside looking in.
I think, like the first book, this isn’t something that I would necessarily want to sit down and read cover to cover. It’s a good nightstand book, and I found myself listening to a chapter or a few letters at a time.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and loved it just as much, if not more, than the first one. It’s extremely thought-provoking, and I feel like it’s important. I want to share this with not just my female friends and family, but men as well. It’s a really interesting glimpse into the human experience.
Spice 5+/5
Writing: 5/5
Narration: 5/5
My Enjoyment: 5+/5
*** I received an ALC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Um wow. What an interesting read!!
I read both 'want' and 'more' in the span of my last 48 hours, because you guys know this is the year where I'm finishing book series. And most importantly, I love Gillian Anderson since my childhood X-Files days and also after enjoying Sex Education as an adult. Both as Scully and Jean, she came off as the ultimate confident female role model to me, because rarely I've seen women who are as secure and confident in their person as her characters. So I always wanted to try out her works, despite the fact that this is a genre I've never explored before.
This book is a continuation from the first, having more fantasies shared by women and lgbtq people all over the world anonymously. Interestingly, they've also mostly shared their age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and annual income. The thing that stood out most among all the fantasies is that how sacred they are to these women. Some of them literally made me go WTFFF, but then if you understand human psyche and mind as a product of their circumstances and people in it, a lot of it will make sense. But it did make me sad that, standing today, it's still a fantasy for women to be fully seen and loved and accepted and adored and wanted and made to feel safe with their partners.
I am happy that I was able to read Gillian Anderson's books and especially her words introducing each chapter of the book. Looking forward to watching more books and tv series by her!
P.S. cannot post any quotes for obvious reasons! 😁
I read both 'want' and 'more' in the span of my last 48 hours, because you guys know this is the year where I'm finishing book series. And most importantly, I love Gillian Anderson since my childhood X-Files days and also after enjoying Sex Education as an adult. Both as Scully and Jean, she came off as the ultimate confident female role model to me, because rarely I've seen women who are as secure and confident in their person as her characters. So I always wanted to try out her works, despite the fact that this is a genre I've never explored before.
This book is a continuation from the first, having more fantasies shared by women and lgbtq people all over the world anonymously. Interestingly, they've also mostly shared their age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and annual income. The thing that stood out most among all the fantasies is that how sacred they are to these women. Some of them literally made me go WTFFF, but then if you understand human psyche and mind as a product of their circumstances and people in it, a lot of it will make sense. But it did make me sad that, standing today, it's still a fantasy for women to be fully seen and loved and accepted and adored and wanted and made to feel safe with their partners.
I am happy that I was able to read Gillian Anderson's books and especially her words introducing each chapter of the book. Looking forward to watching more books and tv series by her!
P.S. cannot post any quotes for obvious reasons! 😁
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
More by Gillian Anderson is an anthology of anonymous letters from women, their sexual fantasies laid bare, and I listened to the audiobook version, where each letter gets its own narrator with an accent matching where the writer is from. Some parts were a little challenging to sit with, but the different narrators made every letter feel distinct and genuinely personal rather than blurring together.
Anderson's own opening, about why she made this book and how she organized it, plays almost like a prelude before the letters start, which fits the subject matter well. Anonymity here doesn't distance you from the writers, it does the opposite, letting you actually sit with the fantasy itself.
The range is wide, and I found myself pulled in by the honesty and variety more than I expected. Given this follows Want, an earlier collection of the same author, it's clear this series has struck a nerve, and I think it's a genuinely great idea to center a whole book around women's desire when we still live in a world built around men's. Some letters landed for me more than others, but that unevenness is part of what makes it interesting rather than a flaw. It's raw, bold, and not a book for everyone, but I admired how openly it challenges the idea that there's one "right" way to want things. Best read a few letters at a time rather than all in one go. A fascinating, empowering read.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ALC of More in exchange for an honest review.
Anderson's own opening, about why she made this book and how she organized it, plays almost like a prelude before the letters start, which fits the subject matter well. Anonymity here doesn't distance you from the writers, it does the opposite, letting you actually sit with the fantasy itself.
The range is wide, and I found myself pulled in by the honesty and variety more than I expected. Given this follows Want, an earlier collection of the same author, it's clear this series has struck a nerve, and I think it's a genuinely great idea to center a whole book around women's desire when we still live in a world built around men's. Some letters landed for me more than others, but that unevenness is part of what makes it interesting rather than a flaw. It's raw, bold, and not a book for everyone, but I admired how openly it challenges the idea that there's one "right" way to want things. Best read a few letters at a time rather than all in one go. A fascinating, empowering read.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ALC of More in exchange for an honest review.
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September 17, 2026I received an audiobook ARC of this novel in thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.
"More" is a collection of anonymous sexual fantasies submitted to the author from women around the globe.
I really love the concept of this novel because it gives women a safe space to express their intimate desires without fear of judgment. Some of the submissions touch upon personal, intimate details that highlight why that particular fantasy will only ever be a fantasy, but that is okay. Women are often highly sexual creatures too, but because of circumstance, religion, or other reasons, they feel like they need to repress their fantasies. Sharing fantasies allows women to feel empowered and "normal" in their wants. I also think it is important to highlight that for women, it is so often true that in order for them to fully explore their desires they need to feel safe with their partner. Trust is integral.
Each submission highlights a few details about the person who submitted without giving away too much information. For example, age, religion, relationship status, etc. The book also groups similar fantasies together into chapters, which really helped the flow of the stories to make this feel like a more cohesive book.
The audiobook was impeccably produced. Each story is narrated by a different woman, which made listening to this so much more of an immersive experience.
I cannot recommend this novel enough!
"More" is a collection of anonymous sexual fantasies submitted to the author from women around the globe.
I really love the concept of this novel because it gives women a safe space to express their intimate desires without fear of judgment. Some of the submissions touch upon personal, intimate details that highlight why that particular fantasy will only ever be a fantasy, but that is okay. Women are often highly sexual creatures too, but because of circumstance, religion, or other reasons, they feel like they need to repress their fantasies. Sharing fantasies allows women to feel empowered and "normal" in their wants. I also think it is important to highlight that for women, it is so often true that in order for them to fully explore their desires they need to feel safe with their partner. Trust is integral.
Each submission highlights a few details about the person who submitted without giving away too much information. For example, age, religion, relationship status, etc. The book also groups similar fantasies together into chapters, which really helped the flow of the stories to make this feel like a more cohesive book.
The audiobook was impeccably produced. Each story is narrated by a different woman, which made listening to this so much more of an immersive experience.
I cannot recommend this novel enough!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Listening to More by Gillian Anderson as an audiobook was such an interesting and immersive experience. The premise immediately caught my attention, and I loved getting to hear these intimate stories brought to life through audio.
What stood out to me most was how personal and honest the collection felt. There’s something about listening to people share their innermost thoughts and desires that makes the experience feel especially intimate. The audiobook format worked really well for this, allowing each story to feel like it was being shared directly with the listener.
I also appreciated the variety of perspectives throughout the book. It made for an engaging listen and kept me curious about what I would hear next.
Overall, More was an intriguing and thought provoking audiobook that explores desire, relationships, and the things people may not always feel comfortable saying out loud. I would recommend it to listeners looking for something intimate, unconventional, and different from their usual audiobook choices.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
What stood out to me most was how personal and honest the collection felt. There’s something about listening to people share their innermost thoughts and desires that makes the experience feel especially intimate. The audiobook format worked really well for this, allowing each story to feel like it was being shared directly with the listener.
I also appreciated the variety of perspectives throughout the book. It made for an engaging listen and kept me curious about what I would hear next.
Overall, More was an intriguing and thought provoking audiobook that explores desire, relationships, and the things people may not always feel comfortable saying out loud. I would recommend it to listeners looking for something intimate, unconventional, and different from their usual audiobook choices.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous is a follow-up to Want which came together when Gillian Anderson asked for women to anonymously send in their deepest and truest fantasies. These books open up a door for women to speak candidly about their deepest wants without any shame or guilt that has been set upon them by society.
This collection of stories is beautiful. It is dirty, romantic, raunchy, vulnerable, and very, very real.
Some are merely a few sentences while others take up a couple pages which makes this a very quick read. I went through it very quickly even with going back and reading a few over again.
I love that this platform was given for women to show their hidden parts. We need more of this and less shaming and guilting while men and the industry get held on a pedestal for saying the same things.
Bravo to Gillian Anderson for getting this out there.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for an eARC of More.
This collection of stories is beautiful. It is dirty, romantic, raunchy, vulnerable, and very, very real.
Some are merely a few sentences while others take up a couple pages which makes this a very quick read. I went through it very quickly even with going back and reading a few over again.
I love that this platform was given for women to show their hidden parts. We need more of this and less shaming and guilting while men and the industry get held on a pedestal for saying the same things.
Bravo to Gillian Anderson for getting this out there.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for an eARC of More.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
When I first started the book, I was so overwhelmed to realise that those few hundreds of pages were going to portray the deepest secret fantasies of women from around the globe. And what caught my thoughts the most was their desperation and need for some of the most unhinged experiences.
Through this book, I felt the assurance that I needed because I’ve always been sceptical about sharing my inner thoughts. But I read the letters like my life depended on it. Not all those women were as strongly convinced to open up, yet the promise of their anonymity somehow helped them in unfurling their stories.
As a woman, I got to know about the actual processing that occurs in others as well. No more blaming myself for thinking something others might consider as a taboo. Because for me, my imaginations and cravings matter too.
I loved how diverse the desires were, each of them unique by themselves. Just read it!
Through this book, I felt the assurance that I needed because I’ve always been sceptical about sharing my inner thoughts. But I read the letters like my life depended on it. Not all those women were as strongly convinced to open up, yet the promise of their anonymity somehow helped them in unfurling their stories.
As a woman, I got to know about the actual processing that occurs in others as well. No more blaming myself for thinking something others might consider as a taboo. Because for me, my imaginations and cravings matter too.
I loved how diverse the desires were, each of them unique by themselves. Just read it!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is a collection of anonymous letters from women spanning not only geographic locations but also religious, racial, and economic backgrounds, talking about their deepest fantasies.
This collection is raw, emotional, reflective, sometimes funny, and often deeply touching.
It is a brutally honest look at the sexual desires, hopes, fears, and shame of women.
This book needs to be required reading for everyone, not only women but also men, to give them a glimpse into how women see desire and needs.
The way this book holds up a mirror not only for the women writing but for the one reading (or, in my case, listening) these letters was profound in a way I didn’t see coming.
Every fantasy I read, even the ones I didn’t share, I understood.
From the women with CNC and violent fantasies as a way to process trauma, to the women who want to be worshiped by multiple partners, I understood and could see a kernel of my own truth reflected in their deepest thoughts.
This collection is raw, emotional, reflective, sometimes funny, and often deeply touching.
It is a brutally honest look at the sexual desires, hopes, fears, and shame of women.
This book needs to be required reading for everyone, not only women but also men, to give them a glimpse into how women see desire and needs.
The way this book holds up a mirror not only for the women writing but for the one reading (or, in my case, listening) these letters was profound in a way I didn’t see coming.
Every fantasy I read, even the ones I didn’t share, I understood.
From the women with CNC and violent fantasies as a way to process trauma, to the women who want to be worshiped by multiple partners, I understood and could see a kernel of my own truth reflected in their deepest thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
More is a collection of anonymous letters from women around the world from all walks of life, sharing their most private fantasies, desires, curiosities, and thoughts about sex and intimacy.
This was a joy to read! Some letters were relatable, some surprising, and some had me sitting there thinking, well… I certainly wasn't expecting that.
I loved the anonymity of it. It's almost mesmerizing being given this tiny window into someone's private thoughts without knowing anything else about them.
One highlight for me was how varied the stories were. It can be funny, vulnerable, strange, tender, provocative, and sometimes a little wild. I thought it was bold and empowering, and it had me thinking about desire, fantasy, and all the things people, including myself...don't necessarily say out loud.
Thank you, Random House Canada & Gillian Anderson, for the #gifted copy. All opinions are my own
This was a joy to read! Some letters were relatable, some surprising, and some had me sitting there thinking, well… I certainly wasn't expecting that.
I loved the anonymity of it. It's almost mesmerizing being given this tiny window into someone's private thoughts without knowing anything else about them.
One highlight for me was how varied the stories were. It can be funny, vulnerable, strange, tender, provocative, and sometimes a little wild. I thought it was bold and empowering, and it had me thinking about desire, fantasy, and all the things people, including myself...don't necessarily say out loud.
Thank you, Random House Canada & Gillian Anderson, for the #gifted copy. All opinions are my own
September 19, 2026
Not having read the first collection of these letters, “Want,” I wasn’t entirely clear going in as to how broad-ranging this book would be, or how much I’d be challenged by some of its content. I appreciated the inclusion of so many different viewpoints, even though some of the topics covered went beyond my personal boundaries and a few were even a little triggering. The collection opened my eyes to how completely unique we all are when it comes to fantasies, and how many of us are carrying baggage with us even into our imaginations.
The narration was fantastic, and not only the introductory parts read by Gillian Anderson. The use of so many different narrators truly made each letter feel unique, and hammered home the diversity of the experiences and perspectives included in the book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for the opportunity to listen to this ALC and share my honest feedback!
The narration was fantastic, and not only the introductory parts read by Gillian Anderson. The use of so many different narrators truly made each letter feel unique, and hammered home the diversity of the experiences and perspectives included in the book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for the opportunity to listen to this ALC and share my honest feedback!
September 5, 2026
Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
Narration: 5 / 5 stars 🎧
Hands down, I enjoyed this even more than Want!
If you have the option, listen to the audiobook. The ensemble narration adds so much depth—having different voices for each anonymous account makes the experience feel raw, personal, and incredibly immersive.
This is a must-read (and must-listen) for women everywhere. So many of us aren't always sure how to relate to or process our own desires. What this collection does best is normalize everything across the board. Whether a fantasy is super vanilla or an extreme scenario you’d never actually do in real life, this book reassures you that it's all completely normal and okay.
The diversity of voices and experiences shared here is wonderful. I've already recommended it to all my girlfriends!
Narration: 5 / 5 stars 🎧
Hands down, I enjoyed this even more than Want!
If you have the option, listen to the audiobook. The ensemble narration adds so much depth—having different voices for each anonymous account makes the experience feel raw, personal, and incredibly immersive.
This is a must-read (and must-listen) for women everywhere. So many of us aren't always sure how to relate to or process our own desires. What this collection does best is normalize everything across the board. Whether a fantasy is super vanilla or an extreme scenario you’d never actually do in real life, this book reassures you that it's all completely normal and okay.
The diversity of voices and experiences shared here is wonderful. I've already recommended it to all my girlfriends!
September 15, 2026
4.5 stars. As with the previous book, Want, this sees more fantasies submitted by anonymous women around the world, grouped loosely into themes. Gillian Anderson introduces each chapter, and as before, has submitted one of her own fantasies (with her demographics changed, to afford her the same level anonymity as anyone else would have).
Some will claim this is just smut, but they’ll miss the point that it is helping women share their desires and fantasies. It’s helping lift the lid on women wanting and needing more - more expression, more freedom, more autonomy, etc. It’s helping women feel less alone too, if maybe they’ve worried they are the only one feeling a particular way, or wrong to fantasise about something… there were several women in the book who prefaced their fantasies with an explanation of their background or history, and I could identify with them. So that helps me - and presumably others - not feel quite so alone or weird. Because we are all very different, and this book helps show that not only is that normal, it’s encouraged.
Some will claim this is just smut, but they’ll miss the point that it is helping women share their desires and fantasies. It’s helping lift the lid on women wanting and needing more - more expression, more freedom, more autonomy, etc. It’s helping women feel less alone too, if maybe they’ve worried they are the only one feeling a particular way, or wrong to fantasise about something… there were several women in the book who prefaced their fantasies with an explanation of their background or history, and I could identify with them. So that helps me - and presumably others - not feel quite so alone or weird. Because we are all very different, and this book helps show that not only is that normal, it’s encouraged.
September 16, 2026
I’m going to start this review by saying I did not read the first book, Want, so have nothing to compare this to. This was an interesting book. I found it to be sad that so many women can’t express themselves sexually how they want to. It was quite interesting at first. Unfortunately for me, it got quite repetitive. I appreciate the idea of giving women a voice. And it exposes the state, even in this day and age, of a woman’s expectations and how much their desires are still suppressed. It didn’t quite hit for me, maybe because I could not relate so much to the suppression as I have felt like I have been able to express myself in this area extensively. It does show that we as a society have a long way to go still.
Thank you to RBMmedia, NetGalley and the author for my advanced audio copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to RBMmedia, NetGalley and the author for my advanced audio copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
September 19, 2026
I have a copy of Want on my bookshelf, but never got round to reading it. More builds on the success of Want, expanding it with anonymous letters from a wider spectrum of ages, backgrounds and sexual identities. While the fantasies range from the vanilla to the taboo, there is an underlying thread of vulnerability. You can read this for the erotic, but the more interesting part are the desires to be seen and accepted for who they are rather than who they pretend to be.
The audiobook is enjoyable. Anderson shows off her presence in the intro and transitions, but the multi-cast narration really makes it human. More is empowering and vulnerable, an interesting listening for anyone who wants to understand what is not often revealed about human (be)longing.
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for providing an advance listener copy of the audiobook.
The audiobook is enjoyable. Anderson shows off her presence in the intro and transitions, but the multi-cast narration really makes it human. More is empowering and vulnerable, an interesting listening for anyone who wants to understand what is not often revealed about human (be)longing.
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for providing an advance listener copy of the audiobook.
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September 12, 2026A powerful compilation of thoughts and fantasies revolving around female desire. While I’m not a huge spicy reader, I appreciated the unfiltered, raw collection of wishes and how it provides a platform for women’s desire.
While we have more sexual freedom than ever before, the notion of female sexuality is always being challenged so works like this are important. It was interesting seeing glimpses into other women’s minds. I loved how each letter finished with some defining features such as ethnicity and wage showing these desires transcend culture and social constructs since you could find similarities across the lot.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for the book! All opinions are my own.
While we have more sexual freedom than ever before, the notion of female sexuality is always being challenged so works like this are important. It was interesting seeing glimpses into other women’s minds. I loved how each letter finished with some defining features such as ethnicity and wage showing these desires transcend culture and social constructs since you could find similarities across the lot.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for the book! All opinions are my own.
September 15, 2026
Even though I understand the reasons behind writing the book and collecting the stories from all the women brave enough to share their stories, I struggled to connect or find any takeaways from this book. It must have been difficult for a lot of women to share their experiences and have to relive the memory of the not good parts of their sex life. The exploration of sexuality I feel was well covered and it gives space for every woman to understand their need and reason to have sex with the gender of their preference. Given it is a non fiction book, the subject of the book and its content work well. But some of the stories did make me a bit uncomfortable and then I read one where the woman says how she has struggled to talk about her sex life.
September 15, 2026
If you enjoyed the first compilation "Want" then you will predictably enjoy more with "More". It further explores real women's fantasies categorized for your kink - I mean - pleasure. I listened to the audiobook and I love the narrators selected to represent the cultural backgrounds of the anonymous entries. It brings the fantasies to life with much more context and appreciation of their cultural backgrounds. It also changes it up and makes each entry feel a bit different. You also get Gillian Anderson introducing each topic and even at 1.75x speed, let me tell you, she oozes sexuality. Pick it up for some aural or visual stimulation. You won't regret it.
Thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for the ALC.
Thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for the ALC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I'm not sure this was quite up my alley. If anything it more or less confirmed I fall somewhere on the ace spectrum. The fantasy I most identified with was the woman who wanted someone to thoroughly and gently comb her hair, cause yeah, I can get behind that.
Even though this wasn't a hit for me, I can imagine that it would be liberating for women who've ever felt their desires are weird or something to be ashamed of. They would find community among the anonymous fantasies submitted by the women who vary wildly in age, nationality, race, gender identity, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC!
Even though this wasn't a hit for me, I can imagine that it would be liberating for women who've ever felt their desires are weird or something to be ashamed of. They would find community among the anonymous fantasies submitted by the women who vary wildly in age, nationality, race, gender identity, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
via Audio 🎧 A great collection that opens the reader to the world of sexual fantasies and desires. It reminded me of the early-2000s blogs that would write their sexual encounters and/or love lives anonymously. I wish these fantasies come true for all women who desire them, hidden or otherwise. Using multiple narrators was fun to hear since it broke up each submission. Each part has a group of submissions specifically related to it (voyeurism, intimacy, etc), which I liked since it was more cohesive that way. Overall, this would be a great read for anyone interested in the hidden desires of real people.
Thank you NetGalley and RBmedia for this early copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you NetGalley and RBmedia for this early copy. All opinions are my own.
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