Titles in This Set Having A Lovely Time Older and Wider Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN (Having A Lovely Time): 9780751536058 Publisher: Sphere (Having A Lovely Time) / Quercus (Older and Wider) Age Range: Adult Overview This Jenny Eclair 2 Book Set pairs her razor-sharp comic novel Having A Lovely Time with her candid menopause memoir Older and Wider , giving readers two very different but equally hilarious sides of one of Britain's best-loved comedians. Brand new paperback copies, this set is a brilliant introduction to Eclair's writing for fans of witty women's fiction, honest memoir, and stand-up-sharp observational humour, and makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or "just because" treats. About the Books Having A Lovely Time follows Joe Dobson, who left his wife and children when his younger girlfriend Nina fell pregnant. Years later, a fresh-start luxury holiday in Italy unravels when Joe's kids, Saul and Tabitha, gatecrash the trip. Jenny Eclair's acerbic humour and sharp dialogue turn a familiar premise — blended families, resentment, midlife muddles — into a genuinely funny novel about the messy reality of starting over, praised for skewering the myth of the "happy family" holiday. Older and Wider is Eclair's irreverent, alphabetically-structured guide to the menopause, tackling everything from hot flushes to empty nests with the same candour and comic timing that made her a household name. Rather than shying away from the awkward, she leans into it, reassuring readers that whatever they're going through, they are far from alone. Together, the two books showcase both Eclair's fiction and nonfiction voice: one a comic novel steeped in family chaos, the other a warm, funny companion for anyone navigating midlife. Two genres in one set — a comic novel and a candid memoir from the same brilliant author Brand new paperback copies, ready to gift or add straight to your shelf Perfect for fans of women's fiction, comedy writing, and honest midlife memoirs A great introduction to Jenny Eclair's distinctive comic voice Ideal gift for birthdays, book clubs, or Mother's Day About the Author Jenny Eclair is a Sunday Times bestselling British author, actress and stand-up comedian, best known as the first woman to win the Perrier Comedy Award (in 1995) and for her long-running work in television and radio. Born to English parents and raised partly overseas before settling in the UK, she brings a distinctive, unflinching wit to everything she writes. Alongside her novels, including Having A Lovely Time , she has written candidly about ageing and womanhood in books such as Older and Wider , cementing her reputation as one of Britain's sharpest comic voices. Why You'll Love This Set Sharp, funny and unflinchingly honest, this pairing shows off Jenny Eclair at her comic best — in fiction and in real life. A brilliant, laugh-out-loud gift for anyone who loves smart, grown-up humour. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN listed refers to the UK paperback edition of Having A Lovely Time.