I Remember Everything

by Fiona Wilkes

Beginning in Bristol and moving to 1980s London, this novel follows Billie, a young queer woman, as she navigates the highs and lows of life, coming out as queer and finding her chosen family, only to lose them again during the AIDS epidemic. Thirty years on, Billie picks up her pen to celebrate the lives of these quixotic Robert, Tolstoy the photographer, soft-spoken Eleanor, sweet-eyed Sasha, uncompromising Aggie and Ted the dreamer. And, of course, Laura – the girl who has always captivated Billie, and the one person she can' t live without. This is a story of queer joy, queer tragedy and the strength to love deeply.

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2026

Reviews

[Taylah Cailes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not normally the type of book I would pick up, but once I was into it I couldn’t put it down.

I ugly cried so many times reading this book, and I loved every single friend that we met along the way. The book is so beautifully written, and I would recommend this to anyone wanting something a little different (as long as you are ready for a big fat cry).

I think this book will stay with me for a long time, as it has quite literally ripped my heart out

[Jodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember everything is a beautifully written, emotionally moving novel that reads like a memoir reflecting on friendships, love and community.

I loved the authors amazing ability to write characters with such realism, they weren’t created for the story, they were the story. I also found the way the story was written with so much compassion, empathy and understanding made it hard to align with being a novel, it was too real.

As each introduced character played such an important role in the story, but there were so many of them, I found it hard to keep track of who was who. I almost felt I was letting their memory down.

[Emmie · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

this is one of those books that will have you staring at the wall when you finish it. such a beautiful and heartbreaking story of friendship and love during the AIDS epidemic. i cried multiple times reading this, the way the author writes about friendship is just stunning and i will be thinking about this book for the foreseeable future

the solitary gripe i have: i wish it was longer so we got to know the characters more

[Lisa Glanville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valentine will stay with me forever.

[Zeke Goldman · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

A heartbreaking read but written so well

[MerryD · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book ripped me apart. I cried for so long. It's written so beautifully and transports you to university in the 80's to this group of friends that love each other so much.

The structure of the book is set up well and makes the second half of Part 2 so excruciating. urgh i loved it.