The lodgers by Eithne Shortall

Heartwarming
Daily Mail

Such a joyful read, written with wit, compassion and humour – and the characters are all so relatable. Throughout the chaos, sadness and uncertainty, hope, community and friendship shine through. I defy anyone to read this without turning the final page with a great big smile on their face!
Ruth Hogan

This moving, funny, and charming novel is reminiscent of Maeve Binchy; what an absolute joy it was to read
Louise O’Neill

Romantic, witty and very engaging. A heartwarming read.
Patricia Scanlan

Both laugh aloud and emotional … epitomises true family, friendship and home. It's fabulous.
My Weekly

A sumptuous holiday read … an endearingly oddball cast of characters, a lovely romance, and several intriguing mysteries, all in one gorgeous package
Beth Morrey

Immersive, captivating, and full of heart, I fell in love with The Lodgers. A story that's deeply moving but also laugh out loud funny, this is Eithne Shortall at the absolute top of her game.
Andrea Mara

Ideal summer read … Expertly balances the joys and absurdities of everyday life with its tragedies … by turns hilarious and heartbreaking … Shortall excels in witty, character-driven plots … you will find it hard to put down
Irish Independent

I just adored The Lodgers. An evocative setting, page-turning plot and characters that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Utterly wonderful.
Becky Hunter

Packed with plot and character … uplifting … full of faith in collective action and the power of the many
Sunday Business Post

With its rich cast of delightful characters, and a plot that swoops effortlessly from humour to tragedy and back again, The Lodgers is a warm embrace of a novel. A wonderfully life-affirming read.
Emma Rous

Shortall achieves that Marian Keyes feat of deftly weaving serious topics into her books, with a lightness of touch that never feels preachy
Irish Times

A brilliantly observed, life-affirming story of friendship, community and hope. Prepare to be touched and tickled in equal measure
Sunday Independent

I adored this. I love how effortlessly Shortall writes different people and makes them so very real.
Maia Dunphy