Six people five women and a man meet once a month in California's Central Valley to discuss Jane Austen's novels. They are ordinary people, neither happy nor unhappy, but each of them is wounded in different ways, they are all mixed up about their lives and relationships. Over the six months they meet, marriages are tested, affairs begin, unsuitable arrangements become suitable under the ...

Drama, humour, warmth and wonderful characters ... vintage Binchy

The women of Freesia Court have come together at life's table, fully convinced that there is nothing that good coffee, delectable deserts and a strong shoulder can't fix. The five women each have a story to tell.

You fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, now meet Rose Feller in Jennifer Weiner's follow-up to the greatly loved Good in Bed.

Unmarried at 51, Myra Lipinsky has endured the isolation of her middle life by immersing herself in her home nursing career. Now Chip Reardon is assigned to be her new patient. He is an old school friend who, with an incurable illness, has returned home to New England to spend his remaining days.

The perfect pattern for close-knit friendships, this novel is refreshing in its warmth and you'll be imediately welcomed in.

Bridget Jones wants to have it all - and once she's given up smoking and got down to 8st 7 she will. Based on Helen Fielding's diary in the Independent newspaper, this is a novel about a year in the life of a single girl on an optimistic but doomed quest for self-improvement and Inner Poise. First published in 1996.

Radiant with wit, bursting with surprises, laugh-out-loud funny, GOOD IN BED is a phenomenal debut novel from one of the best new talents in women's fiction 'A fresh, funny feast of a novel - Jennifer Weiner is a talented writer and Good in Bed is a delight.' Anna Maxted, author of GETTING OVER IT

Sue Monk Kidd's exquisite first novel has received huge acclaim. 'Wonderfully written, powerful, poignant, and humorous... Do read it' Joanna Trollope

Two women - one Irish, one American - exchange homes for the summer; their unlikely and touching friendship unveils secrets and changes lives.

A magical, utterly delicious debut that will cast its charm over everyone who loved Chocolat or Fried Green Tomatoes. Be enchanted by a delicious international bestseller!

A new novel from the author of 'Open House' and 'Never Change'.

When Samantha Morrow's husband leaves her and her eleven-year-old son she is faced with the terrifying prospect of having to recreate her whole life. She opens her house to a series of lodgers who each in the eccentric way help her to see herself. And she shakes a friend, who shows her that she has the ability to make her own future.

The 400,000 copy Richard & Judy bestseller reissued with a brilliant new livery, a classic backlist title from the inimitable Jodi Picoult.

After more than 10 years of shared life, the friendship between Isabel, Lee, Rudy and Emma seems invincible. But then tragedy strikes, threatening to destroy their bond forever.

A group of people, all looking for something more in their lives, and all they have in common is their Italian evening class ...

This is the story of Edna Pontellier, a beautiful young wife and mother who discovers her true feelings and identity through her love for Robert Lebrun, and in so doing challenges the bourgeois assumptions of her day. This title features music by Chopin, Grieg and Widor.

When times are tough, confiding in friends can change your life. Cancer survivor Lydia; retired, self-contained Elise; nervous Bethanne; and, lonely teenager, Courtney - all have their own problems. But this story aims to prove that however bleak the future may look, the importance of friendship should never be underestimated.

A bittersweet and irresistible story about families, loss and new love

Wonderful characters and Maeve Binchy's inimitable storytelling talent - a winner from the No.1 bestselling author