The unmissable novel from Fran Littlewood, the New York Times bestselling author of Read With Jenna pick Amazing Grace Adams – available to pre-order in paperback! – AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN’S HOUR A STYLIST MUST-READ BOOK OF 2025 A SUNDAY TIMES ‘ STUFF EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT ‘ PICK AN OPRAH BEST SUMMER BOOKS TO READ A PEOPLE MAGAZINE MOST ANTICIPATED SUMMER BOOK – ‘ FABULOUS . . . God, I wish I had written it. Funny, dark, fascinating and UTTERLY convincing. On my QWJ (Queasy With Jealousy) Scale, I award it 16/10 ‘ MARIAN KEYES ‘ Once I picked up The Favourite , I did not want to put it down until the last page was turned ‘ LOTTIE HAZELL, author of Piglet ‘ Wonderful and very funny. You’re in for such a treat ‘ GEORGINA MOORE, author of The Garnett Girls ‘Excellent. A detailed and fascinating look at the effects of sibling order in families and what it feels like to think your parent has a favourite child’ STYLIST ‘Tender, funny and truthful , Littlewood’s tale reveals long-held secrets, chronicles treacherous inner thoughts, and revels in the sweet , spiky nature of sisterhood’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A powerful and emotional tale, rich in nuance, exploring loyalty, truth and the fragile nature of love’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY – The Fisher family are on holiday . . . Mum, Dad. And their three grown-up daughters – Alex, Nancy and Eva – plus their young families. Sisters with differences, yes – but these are quickly glossed over. This is not a family of secrets, lies or even half-truths. Or so they tell themselves. Right up until Dad accidentally drops a bombshell: he has a favourite . . . And suddenly everything unravels. All the secrets. All the lies. The not even half-truths. But might it take coming apart to bring this family back together? PRAISE FOR THE FAVOURITE ‘You’ll be captivated by the well-drawn characters’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘ So sharp, funny, pacey and incredibly well-observed. I loved it’ REBECCA WAIT, author of I’m Sorry You Feel That Way ‘ Fabulous – funny and brilliantly claustrophobic on family dynamics ‘ LAUREN BRAVO, author of Preloved ‘ Fran Littlewood has the incredible ability to write like she’s been observing you and your family for years ‘ ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of Us ‘ Sizzles with familial tension . . . Heartbreaking, candid and witty ‘ JUSTIN MYERS ‘ Brilliantly funny, dark, insightful, wildly satisfying ‘ NATASHA POLISZCZUK ‘ Has a cinematic quality . . . Every moment feels alive. Full of tender moments and thoughtful insights, The Favourite will be a favourite of readers, perfect with those with imperfect families – which is to say, all of us ‘ SHELF AWARENESS ‘What makes this sibling dramedy so delectable is Littlewood’s writing . . . All the nuances of sisterhood, daughterhood, wifehood, motherhood, divorcehood, and more are illuminated by this tale of spilled wine, slapped faces, and enduring family love.’ OPRAH DAILY