The story of edwina who has lived in her house for over 50 years, but now its too big and old she needs to sell. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Moving jenny eclair october 1, 2015 books books contemporary fiction december 2015 jenny eclair after 50. Listening in is a collection of 24 short stories from comedian and writer jenny eclair. Listening in gripping short stories about women based on jenny eclairs radio 4 series, little lifetimes author. One of the uks most popular writerperformers, she was the first woman to win the.
Joining us at audible studios is english comedian, novelist and actress jenny eclair. I swear one story was a repeat from last book of short stories dog one but this was a good collection. This much i know jenny eclair, comedian, 48, london interview by stuart husband. An addictive short story collection by sunday times bestseller jenny eclair about the author. Listening in, a short story collection by jenny eclair to. Jenny eclair is currently considered a single author. It is the fourth novel from the comedian, who has published three other successful novels. An addictive short story collection by sunday times bestseller jenny eclair. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jenny eclair author of moving goodreads share book. The story is actually quite dark yet its written in a funny way. Her latest novel, inheritance, is in the same vein.
Perhaps as the short radio monologues they started out as, maybe not caught every day, with a new voice, they worked better. Slices,as well as the richard and judy book club bestsellermovingand the short story collectionlistening in. Life, death and vanilla slices by jenny eclair release date. Listening in by jenny eclair, 9781405542784, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jenny eclair is an english comedian, author and actor. I love jenny eclair, i love that shes on my telly almost every ad break uttering the words, vaginal dryness but i found these short stories rather samey. One of the uks most popular writerperformers, she was the first woman to win the prestigious perrier award and has many.
Sep 05, 2014 however i was really surprised as life, death and vanilla slices is nothing how i imagined it would be. The book, set in cornwall, centres around the mansion kittiwake, which has seen many pass through its doors since it was bought by. Northern soul i will most definitely go screaming into that. Explore books by jenny eclair with our selection at. Her stories serve to remind us there is more to the everyday woman, wife, mother, grandmother, middle aged, old aged woman we see passing us in the street than meets the eye. As jenny eclair is a comedienne i expected this to be a light hearted comedy type novel. This collection of short stories confirms my theory. A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. Good easy but involving stories i swear one story was a repeat from last book of short stories dog one but this was a good collection. Funny, heartbreaking, inspiring and packed with wicked one liners this wonderful collection shows jenny eclair s exceptional talent for observation at its very best.
Short stories by jenny eclair in which different women share their secrets. In turbulence by david szalay the stories are again very short. Jenny eclair has told how hiring a nanny for her daughter left her a decade behind in her development as a parent. Listened to this on a journey and was ideal as short stories and would recommend.
Funny, heartbreaking, inspiring and packed with wicked one liners this wonderful collection shows jenny eclairs exceptional talent for observation at its very best. Oct 08, 2017 a character in one of the short stories describes her husband as a good, solid tomato of a man. In this addictive short story collection, twentyfour very different w. And what a wonderful treat this book turned out to be. Camberwell beauty, having a lovely timeand life, death and vanilla slices in her varied career. Actually enjoyed the different narration as she was excellent. Listening in and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. A recurring theme through the book is the idea that many people make do with their lot in life. Written by jenny eclair, audiobook narrated by jenny eclair, rachel atkins. Anyway there are 24 short stories, so a nice mix of women behaving like women do, for whatever reasons and with whatever consequences.
Jenny eclair admits hiring a nanny left me a decade. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Jenny eclair is one of the most successful performers on the comedy. The comedienne said it also turned her into a terribly hysterical. One of the uks most popular writerperformers, she was the first woman to win the prestigious perrier award and has many tv. With each story, jenny eclair introduces a fascinating new character. Eclair believes that settling creates all sorts of issues and emotions. However, this causes one both excitement and some trepidation. Say hello to wendy the bumper book of fun for women of a certain age.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The bumper book of fun for women of a certain age by jenny eclair, in very good condition. This chunky, gorgeously illustrated book is an ideal gift for any grownup girl who never quite grew out of reading jackie magazine. Wendy by jenny eclair used very good 9780340977569. Her latest book, listening in, is a collection of short stories based on the bbc radio 4 series little lifetimes. She continues to tour her one woman stand up shows throughout the uk and was the first female comic to win the edinburgh fringe perrier award, in 1995. Running at around 10 pages per story it is perfect bed time reading. The book, set in cornwall, centres around the mansion kittiwake, which has seen many pass through its doors since it wa. Moving and completely absorbing, this book is really impressive, im glad i had the chance to read it and i highly recommended it. Bbc radio 4 little lifetimes by jenny eclair episode guide. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. She knew it was wrong, but she just couldnt help herself. Comic monologues by jenny eclair where women reach a breaking point in their lives.
Dec 06, 2008 this much i know jenny eclair, comedian, 48, london interview by stuart husband. Sally chose two short story collections listening in by jenny eclair and turbulence by david szalay. Sphere has picked up two more novels from comedian jenny eclair ahead of the release of her latest book, inheritance sphere. Her view of life is down to earth, sensitive with humour and the pain that sometimes comes into our lives. She has appeared on numerous tv shows, most notably grumpy old women, and loose women, performed on stage and. The book, set in cornwall, centres around the mansion kittiwake, which has seen many pass through its doors since it was bought by american heiress peggy carmichael 70 years ago. I feel thats where a lot of anger, bitterness and resentment.
Listening in gripping short stories about women based on jenny eclairs radio 4 series. Listening in gripping short stories about women based on. Having only known jenny eclair through her work as a comedienne, i had no idea that she is also an accomplished writer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Jenny eclair admits hiring a nanny left me a decade behind. Jenny eclair is the sunday times top ten bestselling author of four critically acclaimed novels. Apr 10, 2019 the stories are wise and honest sometimes people behave badly and are not necessarily displaying their finest moments. So its not so much the story thats amusing but the way in which jenny eclair tells the story thats funny. These stories are all minimonologues, some tragic, others funny, all told from a female point of view and with a twist at the end. This gorgeously illustrated book is an ideal gift for any grownup girl who never quite grew out of reading jackie magazine. A character in one of the short stories describes her husband as a good, solid tomato of a man. In other work news, the book of short stories listening in is coming out in june, complete with the authors own mostly quite shit illustrations.
Eclair is perhaps best known as a comedian, being the first woman to win the prestigious edinburgh. Stuffed with quizzes, letters, short stories, problem pages, fashion and beauty tips and loads more. Jenny eclair my six best books jenny eclair, 50, is a comedian and novelist who was the first female solo winner of the edinburgh festivals perrier comedy award in 1995. Funny, heartbreaking, inspiring and packed with wicked one liners this wonderful collection shows jenny eclairs exceptional talent for. Listening in 24 short women stories jenny eclair sunday times. Jenny eclair on the power of lipstick, her tightknit family, laughing at her diary, meeting her future husband in the street and being the centre of attention.
Jennys podcast older and wider, with judith holder, is available on itunes and soundcloud. Listening in 24 short women stories jenny eclair sunday. There is nothing funny about moving, though eclair s wit and astute observations of human behaviour shine through the pages and make her characters come to life. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Jenny eclair makes sure we recognise aspects of ourselves in her clever look at life, whilst making some profound social comments. Im still selfish, i still like swearing, i still like drinking. Gripping short stories about women based on jenny eclair s. Jenny eclair is the sunday times top ten bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels camberwell beauty, having a lovely time and life, death and vanilla slices, as well as the richard and judy book club bestseller moving and the short story collection listening in. Written by jenny eclair, narrated by jenny eclair, rachel atkins. Twelve stories describe separate flights making their way around the world, beginning. Funny, heartbreaking, inspiring and packed with wicked one liners this wonderful collection shows jenny eclairs exceptional talent for observation at. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Northern soul i will most definitely go screaming into. She has appeared on numerous tv shows, most notably grumpy old women, and loose women, performed on stage and hosted her own radio shows.
Listening in, a short story collection by jenny eclair to be. What if the author has gone off in a direction that the reader doesnt want to go in. Jenny eclair s short stories are clever, insightful and so sharply observed they will most likely feel familiar to you. Moving is the latest literary offering from jenny eclair. Jenny eclair is a new author to me and i will certainly be reading more. Ive read two of her previous books moving and life, death and vanilla slices and found them darkly humorous with a realistic perspective on issues such as family life, ageing, health and the differences between generations.