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"What could be more magical than a writer who can flip from hilarity to darkness and back on the same page? Jennie Godfrey does this and more...in a voice that is as authentic as it is unforgettable." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street"We'll make a list. A list of all the people and things we see that are suspicious. And then... we'll investigate them."Twelve-year-old Miv is panicking. Life has been complicated since her mom got sick, and now her dad is talking about wanting to move their family away from the town Miv has lived in her whole life--because of the murders. Young women are dying, everyone is afraid, and no one knows who the culprit might be.But as far as Miv is concerned, leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking. Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all?So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things on their street. People they know. People they don't. But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighborhood, within their families--and between each other--than they ever thought possible. What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?

A BEST DEBUT OF 2024 BY BBC, RED, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Such a beautiful story about friendship, community and family and secrets and what's going on underneath'ZOE BALL'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life'ELIZABETH DAY'A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships'THE TIMES'A beautiful mystery with heart'ROB RINDER'This is a heart-warming book'EMMA HEALEY'A gorgeous, page-turning book'I PAPERYorkshire, 1979Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.Because of the murders.Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking.Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all?So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don't.But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighbourhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible.What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?THE PERFECT DEBUT NOVEL TO DISCUSS IN BOOK CLUBS***READER REVIEWS***'Left a lump in my throat and a hole in my heart''A book I won't forget for a while''A beautiful and emotional debut that I know will stay with me for a long time''A superb look at childhood, at growing up, at starting to see the world around you'

FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS . . .In the summer of 1985, the entire country is poised for the biggest music event in history – Live Aid.The residents of Delmont Close are preparing for a neighbourhood barbecue to celebrate this historic moment, but someone uninvited is watching them closely, getting ready to make their move. But who are they watching, and why?The Gordons – Hanna, her highly-strung mother, Lydia, and sweet father, Peter – have opened the doors to their home. And when their neighbours flood in, so do all the secrets that have been kept in the close. Among them is Rita, a new resident from Australia, Steve, a young man who is battling his own demons, and Aunty Beverley, who has come to pass judgement on her relatives.The Barbecue at No.9 explores family, friendship and love with Jennie Godfrey’s signature wit, warmth and bite.

***SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER***THE BIGGEST DEBUT LAUNCH OF 2024‘Such a fresh and interesting voice. You'll cry and you won't be able to stop reading’MARIAN KEYES'Such a beautiful story about friendship, community and family and secrets and what’s going on underneath'ZOE BALL'Gripping and moving'GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life'ELIZABETH DAY‘A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships’THE TIMES'A beautiful mystery with heart'ROB RINDER'This is a heart-warming book'EMMA HEALEY'A gorgeous, page-turning book'I PAPER'A wonderful story'FEARNE COTTONYorkshire, 1979Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.Because of the murders.Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking.Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all?So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don't.But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighbourhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible.What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?*SHORTLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR - DEBUT FICTION AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025*The perfect debut novel to discuss in book clubs***READER REVIEWS***'Left a lump in my throat and a hole in my heart''A book I won't forget for a while''A beautiful and emotional debut that I know will stay with me for a long time''A superb look at childhood, at growing up, at starting to see the world around you'Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

Una brillante y emotiva historia de crecimiento y cozy mystery en la agitada Inglaterra de finales de los setenta. «Ser a f cil decir que todo empez con los asesinatos, pero en realidad comenz con Margaret Thatcher... . Inglaterra, 1979. Thatcher se ha convertido en primera ministra, los pantalones pitillo son la ltima moda y Miv est convencida de que su padre quiere que se marchen al sur del pa s. Dejar Yorkshire y a su mejor amiga, Sharon, resulta impensable para Miv, una preadolescente curiosa y perspicaz que se abre paso a la madurez entre libros de Los Cinco y la estricta supervisi n de su t a. Por si fuera poco, la regi n vive aterrorizada por la amenaza de un asesino en serie bautizado por la prensa como el Destripador de Yorkshire, y Miv se obsesiona con una idea... Quiz , si ella resolviera el caso haciendo uso de sus dotes detectivescas y de todo lo que ha aprendido en sus libros, podr a convencer a su padre para que no se mudaran? As , Miv y Sharon deciden hacer una lista, la lista de todas las cosas sospechosas que observan a su alrededor. Pero su b squeda de la verdad revela m s secretos -en su barrio, en sus familias, entre ellas-, de lo que nunca habr an imaginado. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A SENSATIONAL DEBUT FROM HUTCHINSON HEINEMANN IN 2024 Yorkshire, 1979. Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South. Because of the murders. Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking. Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all? So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don't. But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighborhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible. What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home? The List of Suspicious Things is a tender and moving coming of age story about family, friendship and community. Sometimes the strongest connections are found in the most unlikely of places. "A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships, its dark undertow leavened by stout Yorkshire humor." --The Times

On vuosi 1979, ja sarjamurhaaja pelottelee Yorkshiren aluetta Britanniassa. 12-vuotias Miv pelkää, että murhien takia perhe päättää muuttaa muualle ja hän joutuisi jättämään parhaan ystävänsä. Mutta entäpä jos hän voisikin ratkaista murhat itse?Miv alkaa ystävänsä Sharonin kanssa tarkkailla lähialueita. Ympärillä asuu yllättävän paljon epäilyttävästi käyttäytyviä ihmisiä. Tutkimukset paljastavat yhä enemmän salaisuuksia naapurustosta – mutta kaikkein suurin salaisuus saattaakin piillä lähempänä kuin toivoisi.Epäilyttävien asioiden lista on dekkarivivahteilla maustettu lämminhenkinen tarina uteliaisuudesta ja ihmisten välisen yhteyden voimasta.

The book is in Russian Yorkshire, 1979 Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South. Because of the murders. Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking. Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all? So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don't. But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighbourhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible. What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?

Yorkshire, 1979. Maggie Thatcher er statsminister, trange jeans er på moten, og Miv er overbevist om at faren hennes vil flytte familien sørover. På grunn av drapene. Å forlate Yorkshire og bestevennen Sharon er ikke aktuelt, slik Miv ser det. Hvis hun selv kan løse saken med de forsvunne kvinnene, kanskje de kan bli værende likevel? Miv og Sharon bestemmer seg for å lage en liste over alle de mistenkelige personene og tingene i strøket der de bor. Folk de kjenner. Folk de ikke kjenner. Men jakten på sannheten avdekker flere hemmeligheter enn de noen gang hadde trodd var mulig.