The sequel we didn’t know we needed, all of the Walsh books are wonderful and although Anna’s original story was probably my least favourite because it was so sad, this sequel makes up for it with all the laughs and mishaps that are needed in The Walsh saga, all the main characters return and it’s like catching up with old friends again.
Many thanks for the opportunity to read this book.

It’s like coming back to old friends, and the story was very realistic, and the perfect combination of sadness, laughter and real life,

This was a fine read but I felt that I couldn’t really get into the story - I’ve also realised I don’t enjoy reading about Covid and the pandemic.

I listened to the audio of this, read by Marian Keyes herself, and it was such a treat to be back with the Walsh family - I want to be all of them and be part of their big exuberant family. In 'My Favourite Mistake', Anna Walsh is leaving New York, suddenly exhausted by everything. She goes back to her family, having given up her relationship, her job and her apartment.
She's offered a job helping old family friends with their luxury development. They're midway through developments and the local tide has turned against them. Anna's employed as a trouble-shooter for a week. She moves to a tiny town near Galway where she sets about finding out why people are unhappy with the building. She makes friends, flirtations and more, ignoring the fact that Joey Armstrong, long-term lothario and ladies' man, is one of the people heading up the development.
As the days pass, Anna becomes more enmeshed in M-town's goings on, and when Joey comes to town, she's professional and courteous.

There are so many delicious scenes in the book, its pure Marian Keyes pleasure and I cant wait for the next installment.

Fans of the Walsh sisters will adore this book, as the chaotic family return in almost full force here (Daddy Walsh, you are sorely missed.)

There are, however, an insane amount of characters to keep track of in this book. At more than one instance, it's hard to keep track of who's who.

I really appreciated the depiction of women undergoing HRT as they approach menopause, as it's something I've not read a lot about. Seeing that representation is likely of huge importance to those also going through the same situation.

It was also good to see a representation of a friendship turning sour and breaking down. This is hugely common for so many people, and it was so relatable to read.

Thanks to Netgalley for my early copy of this book. It was a good read, picking up Anna’s storyline years later. Fans of Marion will enjoy it.

It's been quite a while since I last read a Marian Keyes novel, and possibly even longer since I last caught up with my favourite Irish family the Walshes.

So I was utterly delighted to be able to delve back into the Walsh Family, and seeing just what Anna is up to now.

Of course we get to see the latest in the lives of all of the sisters, which is a pleasure for all fans of the series.

And once Anna is back in Ireland, well it all started to feel rather like coming home for this reader too.

I loved Anna's new work situation, and getting to see flashbacks to all of her encounters with a certain Joe over the years, as well as her best friend Jacki was really great to see.

This was a highly enjoyable instalment in the lives of the Walsh family, with them all being much older and wiser than before. It's a joy to see these characters mature but still keep all of their traditional character traits.

Put simply I love this book.

Thank you to Penguin and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

"My Favourite Mistake" by Marian Keyes is a heartwarming and witty novel that captures the essence of love, regret, and the unpredictable journey of life. Keyes’ trademark humor and sharp insight into human relationships shine through in this engaging story. The characters are vividly drawn, with their flaws and quirks making them all the more relatable. As the protagonist navigates the consequences of past decisions, the novel beautifully explores the idea that sometimes our biggest mistakes can lead to the most unexpected and wonderful outcomes. With a perfect balance of laughter, tears, and genuine emotion, "My Favourite Mistake" is a delightful read that reminds us all that life’s imperfections often lead to its greatest joys. Marian Keyes delivers yet another compelling and uplifting story that will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned.

Lovely to be back in this world with familiar characters and catching up with them and finding out what they have been up to. Even though this is part of a series it can be read as a stand alone.

A welcome return to the world of the Walsh family - Anna has been in New York for many years and has returned to the fold of the family 'back home' in Ireland.

There is absolutely no doubt that this author writes well. The story - although a follow in book in a series stands well alone. I did enjoy it but wished I had read the others first.

Even though I've read one other Marian Keyes book in the past, I wasn't aware that this was part of a series. But I don't think you necessarily have to have read the previous book to enjoy this one.
I really liked the main character and seeing her go from what would be a dream job and life to many, to being back at home with her family.
I did enjoy the overall story, however, it did feel overly long.
It can always be quite difficult to tell when it comes to a Kindle edition but this was unexpectedly long and easily one of the longest books that I've read in a while.
And because of this, it did feel like it was dragging on quite a bit at times, as I was keen to wrap it up and move onto something else.
But I really enjoyed the way this was written and the warmth and relatability of Marian's stories.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Now you can't go wrong with a Marian keyes can you? And this one was just absolutely fantastic, I just didn't want to put it down!

Anna has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning (too well-meaning?) partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldn't want all that? Anna—it turns out.

And just like that in the turn of a page we are back with the Walsh family. Reading Marian Keyes is like catching up with a close cousin. The characters are so familiar but also mad, so loving but so critical.
Makes you laugh, cry and think.

I feckin loved ‘My Favourite Mistake’! Loved it! It takes a phenomenally talented writer to capture the hearts, and minds, of readers consistently for almost 30 years. And it takes a special kind of person to have readers rooting for everything that she does to be a huge success. Marian Keyes is a superstar. I've been happily worshipping at the altar of her stories since my 20s. I grew up with her characters and find it extremely heartening, and satisfying, that Marian is still producing work which feels fresh, relevant and (perhaps most importantly) relatable to me and my peers. It's a pleasure of immeasurable proportion to be able to revisit the Walsh family and find out that they've grown up alongside me. It's a comfort, and a joy, to delve into their family dynamic again. I found the book especially exceptional on midlife and menopause. Marian has her finger firmly on the pulse and is nothing if not honest and real. I cannot recommend her work highly enough and I hope to see more from the Walshes in the near future.

#MyFavouriteMistake #NetGalley I like this author but did not realise when I requested this book that it was part of a series about the Walsh family. I don't think it mattered because there was enough background information to tell me about things that had happened in the past. It was a good read involving family relationships. It was a long book and although a little slow to get going , I still enjoyed the story telling. The ending was predictable but did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. I will certainly look out for more from this author.

I can't lie, this was unexpected...
I'm a fan of Marian Keyes, although I've not read them all.
I found this to be a little slow, so I put it down to not being as familiar with the Walsh family characters. It felt very long at times, and quite a lot of filler.
Anna's story focuses on the menopause, which I think is fantastic of Keyes to tackle. There are so many symptoms people don't know about and she portrays them superbly.
I am going to try this on audio as I want to love it.

An absolute corker of a read. To be back in the bosom of the Walsh family is a feeling to behold. Full to the brim of laughter and Irish charm. I loved this book and struggled to put it down, it made me want to go back and read all of the Walsh family books again (not that you need to have read of them to enjoy this).
Grand read!

Thank you Netgalley

Marian Keyes is an instant-buy author for me! Warm, witty and brilliantly observed, I found this impossible to put down. The perfect summer read!

It is always a treat to start a new Marian Keyes and this one did not disappoint. It was a pleasure to catch up with the Walsh family again, with the focus this time on Anna, who was also the protagonist of Keyes' 2006 novel "Anybody Out There", which dealt with the aftermath of her husband's death in a believable, touching and yet still humorous way. Here we explore the differences between life in New York, the base of Anna's successful career in beauty, and small-town Ireland, whither she flees while undergoing a minor midlife crisis. Keyes has a cracking ear for dialogue and creates a fully rounded cast of characters in a believable setting, meaning you feel compelled to keep reading and then are disappointed when the book ends.