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How to Be Happy

By: Eva Woods
Narrated by: Lucy Brownhill
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It's the smallest things that make the biggest difference.

Annie has been sad for so long that she's forgotten how to be any other way. She's trudging miserably through every day, sheer determination keeping her going. Until she meets Polly. Polly is everything that Annie is not. She's colourful, joyful, happy. Because if recent events have taught Polly anything, it's that your time is too short to waste a single day.

Polly has 100 days to help Annie find happiness. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. And on an unforgettable journey, Annie begins to realise that maybe, just maybe, there's still colour to be found in the world. But then it becomes clear that Polly's about to need her new friend more than ever...and Annie will have to decide once and for all whether letting others in is a risk worth taking.

If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or The Keeper of Lost Things, you'll love How to Be Happy.

©2018 Eva Woods (P)2018 Little Brown Book Group Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Happiness Feel-Good Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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"Entertaining, funny and full of wisdom, I loved this book." (best-selling author Katie Fforde)
"So likeable, smart and wise. A bittersweet read about love, life and friendship that makes you stop and think long after you've finished reading the last page." (best-selling author Tasmina Perry)

"I read this recently and loved it SO much. I cried buckets, but it's ultimately a really positive, uplifting book about making every day count." (best-selling author Clare Mackintosh)
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There are many things in this book that would just never happen but if you can get past that and get swept away, it is enjoyable. it makes you think about how important it is to live life to the full and appreciate how unique we all are.

Unrealistic but that's ok.

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This is the first fiction book I've listened to on audio and I loved it. It actually resonated with me more than some of the self help books I listen to.

I found it very relatable and found it left me wanting to be a better person. What more could you want?

Loved it

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A real feel good book easy to listen to and very nicely narrated would recommended

Loved this book

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What an absolutely delightful book. Everything about it is good. Good pace, good narrator, good story! Just lovely and makes you think too.....!! No more being Betty buzz-kill!!

Best book for ages

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it's a bit of a slow burner but youre hooked once you start you can't stop until you finish! one of the best books I've read in a long time! brilliant!!

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