Being in your twenties is no piece of cake.
These books are all about unconventional love stories, finding yourself (and then losing yourself), and everything that falls in between the lines. Whether you're looking for charming romances, sharp feminist fic, or dark comedy, there's a book on this list for you.
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The new novel from Daisy Buchanan, the queen of the unconventional love story. What's the most toxic relationship in your life... what about the one with your job? -
An international bestseller: the hilarious, heartfelt story of unexpected love -
An unforgettable, darkly funny novel from a brilliant new talent, perfect for fans of Otessa Moshfegh, Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Kate Davies -
'A brilliant contemporary novel' COLM TOIBIN'So witty, observant and wise' MARIAN KEYESFrom the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal, that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable -
A darkly funny, surprising, smart novel about sex, power, work and being a young woman in a man's world, by Irish journalist Caroline O'Donoghue, which has had terrific reviews ('So brilliant' - Dolly Alderton, 'I loved it' - Marian Keyes).
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