This was a beautiful read about family, friendship and love and offers some very different but interesting perspectives on the attitudes of different generations, the face of social media and womanhood. Told in present time and also working backwards through key moments in Willows life we get a good view of the person she was and the influences people had on her life and the person she is now and the impact her long term partner has had on her. When she’s given the opportunity to write a magazine article about different generations approaches to relationships she becomes obsessed with an influencer but when her own relationship breaks down and she gets to know more about Naz she realises more about herself but also starts to question Naz’s own life. There’s a lot of bitter sweetness to this but such warmth too, it’s incredibly thoughtful and perceptive and the core message is incredibly relevant. 9/10

Olive was one of my favourite books of the last few years so I was thrilled to get an early copy of Emma Gannon’s latest novel Table For One. Willow has been in a long term relationship for years and is asked to write a piece on a single “influencer” who boasts about the freedom she has. But is she really as happy as she makes out? Willow suddenly finds herself single after all these years and is struggling to find her new identity outside of a couple. I loved this book so much. It’s warm and witty and gripping, I finished it in a day.

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I had high expectations for this, after the authors previous book, and probably higher again when Frances Ha got a mention .
Thrilled to say it hit those expectations.

It went quickly from "what a loving couple" to "Dom is a dick" for me, I mean, in pages the hints were being dropped.
So many females, at different stages in their lives, living it their way, with love and support from all the women in their lives.
Shows some major ups and down, and I'm sure we can all find someone to relate to.
Heartwarming.


Came back to edit and say, left me with a tear in my eye!

I think this book was wonderful. I wish people would understand that not all people that are alone are lonely. Sure there are some tough times but sometimes it’s by choice and people choose solace and protecting their own peace. Beautiful book.