Mikki Brammer

She's lived by the rules. Now she's breaking them . . . For more than eighty years, Joy Bridport has followed the rules - devoted wife, loving mother, steadfast neighbor in her small town. But when her best friend Hazel is given only months to live, Joy is forced to confront the truth: Hazel has lived fully, while she has only played it safe. Determined to change, Joy vows to live boldly in the time she and Hazel have left together. What begins as small rebellions soon snowballs into petty crimes, and Joy must decide whether she can embrace the freedom of 'Bad Joy' without losing the life and legacy she's built. With humor, heart, and irresistible mischief, Good Joy, Bad Joy is a wise, bighearted celebration of friendship, second chances, and the courage to become who we were always meant to be. 'A beautifully reflective story of lifelong friendship, legacy, and what it truly means to lead a "good" life.' Natalie Sue, author of I Hope This Finds You Well 'Uplifting, charming, and wonderful, it will make you call your oldest friend to say "I love you, I'm so glad you're alive, and also, please read this book".' Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts 'A multilayered love letter to the wonder and resilience of female friendship, but also a tender reminder that at any stage of life, even at 89, it is never too late to bloom . and to rediscover joy.' Jessica George, author of Maame

From the bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover comes a vibrant, heartfelt novel about friendship over the decades, self-discovery, and what it means to have a life well-lived. Break the rules. Find your joy. For over eighty years, Joy Bridport has played by the rules: she's been a devoted wife and mother, contributing to the community in her small Hudson Valley town. But her quiet existence is jolted when she learns that her best friend, Hazel, only has months left to live. Hazel has always been the more adventurous one of their duo, and she seems at peace with all that she's squeezed out of her long life. Yet Joy realizes she can't say the same. Determined to live boldly and make the most of the time that she and Hazel have left together, Joy steps outside of her comfort zone--and into a bit of trouble. But as her foray into rule-breaking escalates into committing petty crime, Joy must consider what kind of legacy she wants to leave behind, and whether there's a way for her to embrace the liberation that "Bad Joy" offers without losing all that she holds dear. Is it ever too late to become who we're meant to be? With laugh-out-loud hijnks and emotional heft, Good Joy, Bad Joy is a heartwarming and wise celebration of the choices we make, the friendships we cherish, and the lengths we go for love.

Ting vi angrer på av Mikki Brammer er en hjertevarm, klok og humoristisk roman som tar tak i et av de mest tabubelagte emner i den vestlige verden – døden – og forvandler den til en hyllest til livet. Clover Brooks har alltid følt seg tettere knyttet til de døende enn til de levende. Da hennes elskede bestefar dør alene mens Clover er ute og reiser, begynner hun å arbeide som sjelesørger i New York og dedikerer livet til å hjelpe folk gjennom deres siste tid på jorden. Clover tilbringer så mye tid med de døende at hun ikke har mye tid til overs til seg selv – helt til hun bestemmer seg for å forlate New York for å finne den gamle flammen til en av klientene sine. Reisen tvinger Clover til å tenke over hva hun ønsker for sitt eget liv ... og om hun våger å åpne opp for nye vennskap og ny kjærlighet.Ting vi angrer på er Mikki Brammers debutbok, og er så langt solgt til 32 land.

Named a Best Book of 2023 by NPR"This weird, lovely and sweetly satisfying novel is] engaging and accessible...Clover's emergence from a shuttered life is moving enough to elicit tears, and Brammer's take on death and grieving is profound enough to feel genuinely instructional." --The New York Times Book ReviewWhat's the point of giving someone a beautiful death if you can't give yourself a beautiful life? From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. After the beloved grandfather who raised her dies alone while she is traveling, Clover becomes a death doula in New York City, dedicating her life to ushering people peacefully through their end-of-life process. Clover spends so much time with the dying that she has no life of her own, until the final wishes of a feisty old woman send Clover on a trip across the country to uncover a forgotten love story--and perhaps, her own happy ending. As she finds herself struggling to navigate the uncharted roads of romance and friendship, Clover is forced to examine what she really wants, and whether she'll have the courage to go after it. Probing, clever, and hopeful, The Collected Regrets of Clover is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine as it turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life.

Clover Brooks has forgotten how to live. It might be because she spends her time caring for people in their final days, working as a death doula in New York City.Or it might be because she has a regret of her own - one she can't bring herself to let go of.But then she meets Claudia: a feisty old woman who has one last wish . . .As Clover begins a new adventure, will she remember how to live her own big, beautiful life?A big-hearted story about figuring out what you want from life - and then finding the courage to go after it. Perfect for fans of Sally Page, Ruth Hogan and Clare Pooley.-----Readers are loving The Collected Regrets of Clover ... 'A beautiful, uplifting novel about unexpected friendship, a decades-old love story, and finding the courage to live your best life' LUCY DIAMOND'I fell in love with Clover, longed for her world to open up and cheered when she finally realised that comfort zones are designed to be stepped out of' JILL MANSELL'Charming, delightful and quietly powerful . . . this will warm your heart and change your life' VERONICA HENRY'Beautiful, poignant and the literary antidote to when life feels a little stationary' JESSICA GEORGE'A tender, charming delight, perfect for anyone who loved The Authenticity Project or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' KJ DELL'ANTONIA'This book will be one that I remember for a long time' RUTH HOGAN'Warm, profound, and expertly told, The Collected Regrets of Clover explores how befriending death can help enrich our lives. This is one of those special books that will leave a handprint on your heart' EMMA BRODIE'Heartfelt and delightful . . . You will turn the last page with a fresh zest for life and absolutely no regrets' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'An evocative, bustling setting, an intriguing cast of characters and a brave, caring heroine make this a book to read and read again' CELIA ANDERSON'Poignant and big-hearted, [this] is the kind of book that reminds you how to live, and is one to usher into the hands of everyone you know' i News

Ting vi angrer på er en hjertevarm, klok og humoristisk roman som tar tak i et av de mest tabubelagte emner i den vestlige verden – døden – og forvandler den til en hyllest til livet. Clover Brooks har alltid følt seg tettere knyttet til de døende enn til de levende. Da hennes elskede bestefar dør alene mens Clover er ute og reiser, begynner hun å arbeide som sjelesørger i New York og dedikerer livet til å hjelpe folk gjennom deres siste tid på jorden. Clover tilbringer så mye tid med de døende at hun ikke har mye tid til overs til seg selv – helt til hun bestemmer seg for å forlate New York for å finne den gamle flammen til en av klientene sine. Reisen tvinger Clover til å tenke over hva hun ønsker for sitt eget liv ... og om hun våger å åpne opp for nye vennskap og ny kjærlighet.Ting vi angrer på er Mikki Brammers debutbok, og er så langt solgt til 32 land.

A big-hearted story about figuring out what you want from life - and then finding the courage to go after it. Perfect for fans of Sally Page, Ruth Hogan and Clare Pooley.-----Clover Brooks has forgotten how to live. It might be because she spends her time caring for people in their final days, working as a death doula in New York City.Or it might be because she has a regret of her own - one she can't bring herself to let go of.But then she meets Claudia: a feisty old woman who has one last wish . . .As Clover begins a new adventure, will she remember how to live her own big, beautiful life?-----Your favourite authors have fallen for Clover's life-affirming, quietly powerful story ...'A beautiful, uplifting novel about unexpected friendship, a decades-old love story, and finding the courage to live your best life' Lucy Diamond'I fell in love with Clover, longed for her world to open up and cheered when she finally realised that comfort zones are designed to be stepped out of' Jill Mansell'Charming, delightful and quietly powerful . . . this will warm your heart and change your life' Veronica Henry'Beautiful, poignant and the literary antidote to when life feels a little stationary' Jessica George'A tender, charming delight, perfect for anyone who loved The Authenticity Project or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' KJ Dell'Antonia'This book will be one that I remember for a long time' Ruth Hogan'Warm, profound, and expertly told, The Collected Regrets of Clover explores how befriending death can help enrich our lives. This is one of those special books that will leave a handprint on your heart' Emma Brodie'Heartfelt and delightful . . . You will turn the last page with a fresh zest for life and absolutely no regrets' Annabel Monaghan'An evocative, bustling setting, an intriguing cast of characters and a brave, caring heroine make this a book to read and read again' Celia Anderson'Poignant and big-hearted, [this] is the kind of book that reminds you how to live, and is one to usher into the hands of everyone you know' i News

Hvad er meningen med at give andre en smuk død, hvis man ikke kan give sig selv et smukt liv?Ting, vi fortryder er en hjertevarm, klog og humoristisk roman, der tager livtag med et af de mest tabuiserede emner i den vestlige kultur – døden – og forvandler den til en hyldest til livet.Clover Brooks har altid følt sig tættere knyttet til de døende end til de levende. Da hendes elskede bedstefar dør alene, mens Clover er ude at rejse, begynder hun at arbejde som sjælesørger i New York og dedikerer sit liv til at hjælpe folk gennem deres sidste tid.Clover tilbringer så meget tid med de døende, at hun ikke har meget tid til overs til sig selv – indtil en af hendes klienter en dag sender hende ud for at søge efter en gammel kærlighed. Rejsen tvinger Clover til at tage stilling til, hvad hun ønsker for sit eget liv, alt imens hun kæmper for at finde fodfæste i en helt ny og ukendt verden af venskab og kærlighed.

Named a Best Book of 2023 by NPR"This weird, lovely and sweetly satisfying novel is] engaging and accessible...Clover's emergence from a shuttered life is moving enough to elicit tears, and Brammer's take on death and grieving is profound enough to feel genuinely instructional." --The New York Times Book ReviewWhat's the point of giving someone a beautiful death if you can't give yourself a beautiful life? From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. After the beloved grandfather who raised her dies alone while she is traveling, Clover becomes a death doula in New York City, dedicating her life to ushering people peacefully through their end-of-life process. Clover spends so much time with the dying that she has no life of her own, until the final wishes of a feisty old woman send Clover on a trip across the country to uncover a forgotten love story--and perhaps, her own happy ending. As she finds herself struggling to navigate the uncharted roads of romance and friendship, Clover is forced to examine what she really wants, and whether she'll have the courage to go after it. Probing, clever, and hopeful, The Collected Regrets of Clover is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine as it turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life.