by Waller, Ericka Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)Published 27/03/2025 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom. Paperback | 352 pages197 x 129 x 24mm | 246gFROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF DOG DAYS, THE FUNNY, UPLIFTING NOVEL ABOUT FINDING THE THINGS THAT MATTER...'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love in all its forms' Good Housekeeping'Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is one of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it. A triumph.' Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'Oh, the exquisite, tender misfits in Goodbye Birdie Greenwing! I love them all. I love the way loneliness is gathered up into such a delightfully odd community.' Catherine Newman, author of NYT bestseller, Sandwich'A beautiful, moving, funny, gorgeous novel...this book felt like one huge hug' 5-star reader reviewWelcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit.Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about.Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can’t seem to help herself.Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane’s cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined.But is it ever too late to begin again?Praise for Goodbye Birdie Greenwing:'A stunning novel following three women, all lost in their own way...a beautiful portrayal of friendship and hope.' Woman & Home'Extremely funny and incredibly moving' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates'Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships' Katherine Heiny, author of Games and Rituals 'A wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.' 5-star reader review'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.' 5-star reader review'I highly recommend to anyone looking for a feel-good read' 5-star reader review'A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other' 5-star reader review
