Friends of Dorothy

The funny and brilliant new novel from the star of QI - an instant Sunday Times bestseller

By: Sandi Toksvig

Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig

The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller
'Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times' GRAHAM NORTON

After much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she's not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.

Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig's heart.

Readers can't get enough of Friends of Dorothy!

'Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely adored this book! I hope to be half as hilarious as Dorothy when I reach my 70s' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I literally read this in 24 hours and really could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It's a rare thing to find a novel that's warm and funny, but in no way cheesy or predictable . . . can't wait to re-read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great big warm hug of a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I would give this six stars if I could' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2024 Sandi Toksvig

Critic reviews

Warm, witty and wise... the perfect balm for these turbulent times

A Delight

I have loved everything Sandi Toksvig has touched for years and this novel was no different. Creative, funny, inclusive and heartwarming.

Excellent and engaging!

It's great to find interesting characters and a lively story that's not full of angst or darkness or chaos.
Another well written and satisfying book by Sandy Toksvig. She always lifts you up with her prose and narration, even when tackling the confusing art of living and the common issues facing us all.

I'll be sending it to everyone on my holiday gift list.

Best audiobook this year!

This is possibly the best audiobook of the year. I truly didn’t want it to end. It made me laugh and cry. Sandi’s narration brings the characters to life so well. More please!!!

Such a Beautiful Story

This a Beautifully Written Story and Beautifully Presented. I enjoyed every minute of this story.

Family

This is the first book I have finished listening to and immediately started again. I think it’s worthwhile for any one to listen to, straight,gay, undetermined. It truly shows the meaning of family and love for your neighbors.