Under the Duvet

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Get comfortable, sink under the covers and dip into the hilarious Under the Duvet: Deluxe Edition for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into bestselling author Marian Keyes' life . . . 'A must-read for all. Keyes' funny and poignant tales will have you chuckling' Heat ________ 'Let's get one thing straight: I'm not an outdoorsy type. If I was offered the choice between white-water rafting and being savaged by a rabid dog, I'd be likely to tick the box marked "dog"' Under the Duvet brings together Marian Keyes' unputdownable and utterly irresistible journalism and musings on life. Whether it's shopping, travel, feminism or fashion, Marian takes us on a riotous anecdote-packed journey into her weird and wonderful world. There are adventures with fake tan, love affairs with shoes and nail varnish, and, as a special treat, she includes seven of her hard-to-find (and, she tells us, harder to write) short stories. Essential for every Marian Keyes fan, Under the Duvet is the essential companion for bedtime reading and - let's face it - our lives as a whole. AS HEARD ON THE BBC RADIO 4 SERIES 'BETWEEN OURSELVES WITH MARIAN KEYES' ________ 'Warm, witty Keyes is unfailingly good company' Radio Times 'Bright, funny and clever' Daily Mail 'I laughed like a drain' Observer 'Light and extremely agreeable' Guardian 'Hilarious' Stylist 'Everything this woman touches turns into comic gold' Cosmopolitan 'A poet of the everyday . . . noticing everything about everything, rendering situations instantly recognisable and funny' Daily Mail This edition includes both Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet Winner of 'Author of the Year' at the British Book Awards May 2022

📖 Summary

Under the Duvet by Marian Keyes is a delightful and expansive collection of journalism, essays, and personal musings that invites readers directly into the witty and wonderfully eccentric world of one of the world's most beloved bestselling authors. Published in 2017 and spanning over six hundred pages in its deluxe edition, this collection gathers Keyes's hilarious observations on everyday life, modern womanhood, and the quirky idiosyncrasies that make us all human. Rather than presenting a traditional narrative, the book functions as a backstage pass to the author's mind, offering a comforting, cozy, and thoroughly entertaining reading experience that is best enjoyed exactly as the title suggests—while completely comfortable and tucked away under the covers. Throughout the collection, Keyes turns her sharp, self-deprecating humor toward a vast array of universal topics, including shopping, travel, feminism, and fashion. She joyfully chronicles her love affairs with shoes, nail varnish, and makeup, while also poking fun at her own absolute disdain for the great outdoors, famously noting that if forced to choose between white-water rafting and being attacked by a rabid dog, she would readily opt for the canine encounter. These lighthearted style and beauty adventures are wonderfully balanced with deeper, more poignant reflections on life's realities. Keyes manages to seamlessly blend laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of genuine vulnerability and emotional resonance, making her observations feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. As a literary collection, the book shines through Keyes's signature voice, which is warm, chatty, unfiltered, and unfailingly honest. She examines the absurd pressures placed on modern women with a clever feminist lens, dismantling expectations while celebrating the small, comforting rituals that help us get through the day. Whether she is detailing the chaotic realities of travel or sharing the therapeutic benefits of a new beauty product, her writing never fails to engage and charm. Under the Duvet stands as a testament to the power of humor as a coping mechanism and an absolute must-read for anyone who appreciates clever, poignant storytelling that feels like catching up with a dear, funny friend.

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