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The Museum of Ordinary People: The uplifting new novel from the bestselling author of Half a World Away by [Mike Gayle]

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The superb new novel from the bestselling author of Half A World Away and All the Lonely People.

Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she's ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.

But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People.

As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.

Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.

'This author's books just get better and better' Good Housekeeping

'Mike Gayle is the king of touching, human stories' Heat

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7 July 2022
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The Museum of Ordinary People is a timely treasure of a read. Spilling over with Mike Gayle's trademark warmth and tenderness, it's so insightful and thought-provoking on loss and grief, as well as the meaning of possessions and how we might take a fresh look at the things we once took for granted. It's the kind of book you'll want to re-read as soon as you've finished it. Just beautiful -- Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You

Mike has an uncanny ability to create characters that are immediately familiar and relatable and to draw the reader into their world, ever eager to follow where they lead. The Museum of Ordinary People is a keenly observed and warm-hearted tale of how people cope with loss and keep their dreams alive against the odds. It is a delightful read -- Ruth Hogan

One of my favourite writers, and this is his best yet...a relatable and yet brilliantly original story - this is a novel I could recommend to so many people -- Clare Mackintosh

Mike gets better every year and every book. He's becoming a real chronicler of our times -- Jenny Colgan

A new Mike Gayle novel is always a treat. The Museum of Ordinary People is filled with warmth, tenderness and character. It really made me think, too - I love that it encourages us to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. A gorgeous novel -- Beth O'Leary

Uplifting and poignant ― My Weekly

A joyful celebration of life, it's also a study in grief, second chances, and what can happen when you truly believe in yourself. ― Heat

This is a beautifully written read that's full of heart ― Fabulous

A powerful read ― Bella

This is a tale of loss and friendship by an author who has a way of making the ordinary things in life seem extraordinary ― Candis

This will resonate with anyone who has lost someone they love ― The Sunday Post

A real gem of a book ― Yours

A poignant look at grief and the things we leave behind ― Huffington Post

This thought-provoking, tender and brilliantly observed story shows Mike Gayle at his very best ― Sunday Express, S Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The brilliant new novel from the author of The Man I Think I Know, Half A World Away and All The Lonely People --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R89B82X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (7 July 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2640 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 345 pages

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Miss A N Dovey

wet whingy women and predictable outcome

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 10 January 2023

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The lead woman has no one around her to say ‘life is tough, you’re dealing with a lot, maybe you should talk to a therapist rather rather than blundering about making dramas where non exist and further wrecking your life.’ Also, get a backbone and dump your boyf, he’s a sexist prick you could spot from space- fyi women are allowed careers too. I can’t believe an author would think this level of incompetency exists today.

Poor and very stereotypical character development and a transparent plot more predictable than the British weather being rainy… but without the unexpected days of sunshine. If you can’t see what is going to happen the instant you meet a new character, you must be dumb.

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Linda Bryan

Another heart warmer from Mike Gayle

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 January 2023

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I love Mike Gayle 's books, they are about real people that are so relatable.
It's a I want to escape book for anyone who loves a happy ending, not for those who are looking for a literary masterpiece but an easy read about life's dilemmas.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 January 2023

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Another Mike Gayle book that has surpassed all expectation! Will never get tired of his books! This one brings forth so many emotions!

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Katie Bee

Everyone needs mike in their life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 6 January 2023

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This is the third book of Mike's I have read now, his wholesome stories give you a great feeling and a good way to reflect on life. Become a better person

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Andy

A book of two halves….

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 December 2022

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Pretty much nothing happens in the first half of this book. I actually described the first half of the book in under a minute whilst we were walking our dogs one night…

The 2nd half if full of revelation after revelation…the pace is downhill rollercoaster…

Not quite up to Mike’s usual standards…the characters felt opaque and the plot is disjointed with several strands trying their best to link up…

That being said it’s still a fairly enjoyable read.

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Tracey Kelly

Loved this book. Such a good story teller.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 23 December 2022

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I was gripped and wanted to see the outcome of the museum and how things turned out for Jess and Alex. Loved the twists to the story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 1 January 2023

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Another successful book, Mike Gayle never disappoints

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Michael Rowley

simply a very nice book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 16 December 2022

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Mike Gayle writes beautifully about the people we know, their thoughts and feelings. I enjoyed this book so much, like all good stories, I really didn’t want it to end and nether will you.

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