Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. back in April 2016, I’ve been desperately trying to find other similar books to read to fill the void, but honestly, it is my opinion that there is no one out there that can write rom com like Ms McFarlane. ‘“Nut” being the operative word here, Al. It takes a rare mood, and just as importantly, a, When I read Mhairi McFarlane’s latest novel Don’t You Forget About Me, I expected to enjoy it. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Well of course she has, and then some! Overall. Buy Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane, PaperBack format, from the Dymocks online bookstore. 4/5. See all 4 questions about Don't You Forget About Me…, recommendation from a well-aligned friend, The Top Second-Chance Romance Novels of the Year (So Far). Every single time I sit down to read one I think to myself, ‘savour it Beverley, because once it’s finished, that’s it’, and every single time I devour it in a matter of hours. It's firmly chick-lit, so the romance is only a single facet of Georgina becoming herself. McFarlane does her steady good work with the characters, and particularly with the friends and family. Welcome back. In Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane , At thirty years old, you would think that Georgina Horspool would have found her niche by now. ! Köp Don't You Forget About Me av Mhairi McFarlane på Bokus.com. It really began the day Georgina was fired from The Worst Restaurant in Sheffield (© Tripadvisor) and found The Worst Boyfriend in the World (© Georgina’s best friends) in bed with someone else. Posted July 4th, 2019 by Sara @HarlequinJunkie in Blog, Review, Women's Fic - Chick-lit / 6 comments. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for more. Everywhere we look, fictional characters are finding their second chance at love. Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane was born in Scotland in 1976 and her unnecessarily confusing name is pronounced Vah-Ree. This book is essentially a one woman show with other characters featuring more as props to enhance her presence but not to detract from it. Mhairi McFarlane’s voice is as clear as a bell—she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. Between that cover and the synopsis, I was expecting a fairly fluffy romance. I felt entirely caught up in Georgina's evolution from insecure and downtrodden to confident and forward-looking, in the second-chance love between Lucas and her, and in wanting to unravel along with both of them the secrets and fears from the past that were powerful enough to drive them apart. So funny and warm. The links will take you to the web site's home page. Mhairi is the absolute queen of chick lit. Scrambling to be able to pay rent, she lands a job as a bartender, only to learn that it is half owned by the boy she fell in love with in high school. 22 quotes from Don't You Forget About Me: ‘Here’s what life has taught me so far: don’t worry about that thing you’re worrying about. Lucas leans over the bar, pulls the cord to rattle the bell for ‘time’ and takes my hand, firmly. Please, read my highlights and enjoy those I could encapsulate enough to share. 4/5 5 people found this helpful Overall 5 out of 5 stars. The premise sounded adorably like just the sort of contemporary rom-com I love. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Its a must read.....I need more! I mean ROUGH. I have one problem with Mhairi McFarlane’s books; I inhale them. I know this is old, but I'm just swinging by to comment that the term appears again in her most recent novel. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2019. I don’t know how many times I can tell you. She is one of my favorite writers. I find a quieter route, as Esther says: ‘I forget you don’t have a car.’ ‘You sound like Geoff!’ ‘Look, I don’t blame you for being annoyed, I would be too. ‘I loved it! This is my first novel by Mhairi McFarlane and it won't be my last. And it had so much growth. “ Don’t You Forget About Me is one of those books I couldn’t put down. I just have one final request for Ms McFarlane - please, please, PLEASE, don’t leave it so long for the next book!! The premise sounded adorably like just the sort of contemporary rom-com I love. Other than that, no real sex scenes. Who's That Girl: A laugh out loud sparky romcom, The Love Square: The funny, feel-good romantic comedy to escape with this Christmas from the bestselling author of Our Stop, It's Not You It's Him: An absolutely hilarious and feel good romantic comedy. [ When I read Mhairi McFarlane’s latest novel Don’t You Forget About Me, I expected to enjoy it. This book is essentially a one woman show with other characters featuring more as props to enhance her presence but not to detract from it. Georgina was wonderfully portrayed, and I loved Lucas, his dog and his brother, actually I could go on – they are a fabulous bunch of characters whose world you’re happy to inhabit for the duration of the book! The only problem? A delicious read’ Marian Keyes, ’Hilarious, warm and life affirming’ Jenny Colgan. This irresistible new book from Mhairi McFarlane is the perfect story to escape with. So, I hear you cry, has she continued her brilliant run with another cracker in the shape of new book Don’t You Forget About Me? One of the best books I have read this year! I loved Georgina. ), it explored different relationships at different levels; it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2019. Sunday Times bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane was born in Scotland in 1976 and her unnecessarily confusing name is pronounced Vah-Ree. So funny and warm. Don’t You Forget About Me was a fabulous read. It was hugely romantic without being a romance. The main characters were brilliant. For me - personally - subjectively - this was the ideal book. After what feels like foreevvvveeeerrrr (ok, I know it’s only just over two and a half years, but honestly, it’s felt like a lifetime!) Booktopia has Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane. Crackling with energy and wit, I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud. I was not disappointed. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Don’t You Forget About Me was a fabulous read. Refresh and try again. She’s had no contact whatsoever with Luke in the 12 years since graduation because of a misun. Mhairi McFarlane’s voice is as clear as a bell—she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. In Don’t You Forget About Me, Mhairi McFarlane has written another cracker of a story. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. ! This book goes to some much darker places than her other books - I won't give any spoilers but these events are handled with total sensitivity and give a strong message which is very relevant to issues in the news today. The ending, especially, was swooning. Don’t You Forget About Me was a fabulous read. Conditions apply. So funny and warm. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published ), it explored different relationships at different levels; it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. ‘Look, as anthropologically fascinating as this Men Are From Mars chat is, I don’t know why you’re telling me this. Also one description of her walking in on her boyfriend having sex with someone else. Pris: 109 kr. Crackling with energy and wit, I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud. Yi k e s no thanks. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I cheered for one of the best representations of friendship I've read in a book. x'But that was twelve years ago. The ending was gorgeous and delivered all and more than I had hoped for. 'Don't You Forget About Me' Review: Mhairi McFarlane's Endearing Romance Mhairi McFarlane's latest follows the unfortunate, aimless Georgina as … Also one description of her walking in on her boyfriend having sex with someone else. ), it explored different relationships at different levels; it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. Lucas and Chances are, it’ll be obliterated by something you didn’t anticipate that’s a million times worse.”, “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”. When she accepted the job she didnt know she would be running into the boy she fell in love with when she was In school. I see the restaurant was in your paper, fighting back against claims it … REVIEW: Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane. From chapter one, I was chuckling. I can’t wait to read more from Mhairi McFarlane! 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. Whoever decided to sell this as a second chance romance is dead to meeeeee. As you’d expect if you’ve read Mhairi’s other books, there was a degree of humour, but more than that this book drew me in (literally I stayed up until 2am to finish it! Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane, 9780008169336, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. I enjoyed If I Never Met You so much that I knew I was going to read another book by Mhairi McFarlane very soon. You don’t know me, exactly, but I’m the waitress who got fired for doing as she was told during your recent meal at That’s Amore! I adore her!” — Sally Thorne Internationally Don't You Forget About Me follows the story of Georgina who used to work as a server in one I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for a honest review. Unable to add item to List. Let me tell you right now, this is not that at all. For the white (I’m assuming) main character too? Try again. I loved Georgina, who is fired from a job at a terrible restaurant despite doing nothing wrong. Mhairi was born in Scotland in 1976 and her unnecessarily confusing name is pronounced Vah-Ree. So much feeling. Don't You Forget About Me, had me from the first page and has made an entry onto my favourite books of the year list. Buy a discounted Paperback of Don't You Forget About Me online from Australia's leading online bookstore. Something went wrong. And what a luminous character the heroine is - quick-witted and insightful, caring and considerate towards others without neglecting her own needs and refreshingly unwilling to make the same mistake twice. There's a problem loading this menu at the moment. The book is that but it’s honestly so much more. A … Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. You always remember your first love. 5 people found this helpful Man I loved this book. There is a graphic description of sexual assault. I’m going to read it either way since it sounds great, but just curious. This story is about Georgina who ends up being a barmaid at at a newly open pub. [aren't as bad is it could be but plenty bad enough to make the subsequent trauma believable. Mhairi McFarlane’s voice is as clear as a bell—she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. I felt for her all through this book but throughout the laughter the darkness became evident later in this book but it was so well described I was able to read on with tears in my eyes feeling the author had this so very well balanced. I can’t believe I hadn’t read anything by her before! Thanks! Now I already went back and purchased two others. Georgina has a rough day. I like her sense of humour and her ability, to sum up a situation in a single phrase. We’d love your help. Read "Don’t You Forget About Me" by Mhairi McFarlane available from Rakuten Kobo. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I am a big fan of Mhairi McFarlane’s books. And what a luminous character the heroine is - quick-witted and insightful, caring and considerate towards others without neglecting her own needs and refreshingly unwilling to make the same mistake twice. Don't You Forget About Me, had me from the first page and has made an entry onto my favourite books of the year list. I LOVED this novel. E-mail after purchase. Other than tha. This is not the main trope of the bo, Three jump to four, three jump to four, three jump okay stop procrastinating and make decision God dammit, my finally decision is rounded up FOUR STARS! I can’t wait to read more from Mhairi McFarlane! ’I loved it! One of the best books I have read this year! After some efforts at journalism, she started writing novels and her first book, You Had Me At Hello, was an instant success. Now I already went back and purchased two others. I devour them and always have to wait two years until the next one. ‘You’ve ruined Becky’s hen, you bitch,’ says one of the women to me as they troop out, and I flinch. And the humor! She’s now written five books and she lives in Nottingham with a man and a cat. I genuinely regretted this book coming to an end. As you’d expect if you’ve read Mhairi’s other books, there was a degree of humour, but more than that this book drew me in (literally I stayed up until 2am to finish it! But that was twelve years ago. I can’t believe I hadn’t read anything. Buy this product and stream 90 days of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. He doesn’t seem to remember Georgina – at all…. I would advise y'all to take it out ASAP. She is the queen of warm, witty banter, super likeable heroines and swoonsome heroes. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. And I love the messages McFarlane is conveying about the power of writing. High school sweethearts are reuniting, one-night stands are... To see what your friends thought of this book, There is a graphic description of sexual assault. The only problem I always have with Mhairi McFarlane books is that I can´t get myself to read them slowly. When life knocks her down, she doesn't wallow in self-pity and dainty helplessness, no siree. Those are powerful messages in the #MeToo era, to be sure, but for anyone who fancies themselves as a writer, this is a wonderfully loving tribute to the art of communication. We’re done.’ ‘Listen. But however badly done, the intentions were good …’ ‘If we’re going to play the intentions-were-good game to let him off the hook, so were mine. Compulsively readable, absolutely hilarious and deliciously romantic, you will not be able to put it down. This is noooot a romance book! And the way George seized her power was intoxicating. Click! I don’t want to. Lead a horse to water and all that. ), it explored different relationships at different levels; it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2019. From chapter one, I was chuckling. So when her new boss, Lucas McCarthy, turns out to be the boy who wrote those words to her all that time ago, it feels like the start of something. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. She’s had no contact whatsoever with Luke in the 12 years since graduation because of a misunderstanding, and he’s only become sexier with time. She is in my opinion the queen of chick lit, and she has definitely delivered again with this. This is another 5 star read by Mhairi. My Wish Lists Sign In Join. Don't you…? Start by marking “Don't You Forget About Me” as Want to Read: Error rating book. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Looking for solace, she stops at her boyfriend’s house, only to discover him in bed with his assistant. ), it explored different relationships at different levels; it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. Looking for solace, she stops at her boyfriend’s house, only to discover him in bed with his assistant. In Don’t You Forget About Me, Mhairi McFarlane has written another cracker of a story. “Here’s what life has taught me so far: don’t worry about that thing you’re worrying about. The broadest selection of online bookstores. Crackling with energy and wit, I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud. If I Never Met You: Deliciously romantic and utterly hilarious - the funniest romcom of 2020! When I started looking into whether I wanted to read it, I found hundreds of reviewers who are huge fans of McFarlane and her previous books. The story was gripping, Georgina’s journey on self awareness inspiring, and the romance just so sweet and cute and coated in that first-love magic Mhairi can recreate so well. “Don’t You Forget About Me is one of those books I couldn’t put down. Don’t You Forget About Me is no exception, I couldn’t put it down and was fully absorbed in the world of Georgina. But when “please leave me and mine alone” hasn’t worked, many times over, what else do I do?’ Please try your request again later. As you’d expect if you’ve read Mhairi’s other books, there was a degree of humour, but more than that this book drew me in (literally I stayed up until 2am to finish it! I LOVED this novel. Don’t You Forget About Me was a fabulous read. Click ( Taking the selfie of my determined and decisive face). A delicious read' Marian Keyes'Hilarious, warm and life affirming' Jenny Colgan It began with four words.‘I love your laugh.