The Woman in the Middle: the perfect escapist read from the much-loved Sunday Times bestseller

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I always enjoy Milly Johnson’s characters and apart from Shay (who is an inspiration) I think the one who stands out for me is Courtney. She really is unique, walking to the beat of her own drum! Of course, she would attend Tommy Tanner’s boxing classes 🙂 I loved her transformation. Omid Scobie's book is understood to include of volley of withering criticisms of the Royal Family. Here,... Revealed: Suspect in Dublin stabbing was charged with knife possession in May this year... but never convicted How Girls Aloud have buried the hatchet - and got Sarah Harding's mum's blessing - for a reunion tour that will feature the late singer's vocals Bethenny Frankel shares, 53, series of sweet snaps with her mini-me daughter Bryn Hoppy, 13, from Thanksgiving: 'Thankful'

Palestine protesters defy hate speech warning with anti-Semitic banners: Thousands march on London shouting controversial 'from the river to the sea' chant amid Gaza ceasefire - as seven arrested Big Brother's Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan reveal they've ditched their 'platonic' moniker and share plans for their first date Emily Ratajkowski shows off her taut abs in a brown bralette top on night out in New York City... before joining Irina Shayk courtside Myleene Klass shares a blended family tribute to herfiancé as she thanks him for 'being the embarrassing dad who cheers the loudest for my children'I think a lot of people reading this can find similarities between themselves and relate to main character Shay (myself included). Patsy Kensit 'rekindles romance with property tycoon fiancé' Patric Cassidy four months after splitting James Martin makes a public appearance at BBC Good Food Show weeks after announcing career break amid cancer... G Flip reveals how they charmed Selling Sunset star wife Chrishell Stause - after announcing exciting baby plans Milly’s style continues to move forward from the template that served her so well for years. Shay is a woman rising like a phoenix from a difficult situation. That is a familiar theme to her readership. But the story is more realistic and her writing is more thoughtful and leisurely. The book is funny and full of lovable and sympathetic characters as well as dastardly villains. Yes, there are moments of high drama and plenty of justice to be meted out, to be sure, but everything is more down-to-earth and not so extreme. There is wit and humor, but very little rambunctious comedy. There is eventually a sweet romance, but it is there only to complete Shay’s journey to a happy fulfilled life.

Just Stop Oil protestors spared from road obstruction charges - as police arrested them while the green man... The scenes with Shay's Mother were so reminiscent of many a conversation I have had over the years. How much of what Roberta says is true and how much is romancing or a confusion between real life and a TV programme or a film. Shay is about to find out and then some.Hilary Duff keeps it casual in frayed blouse and brown sweats as she and husband Matthew Koma enjoy a family day with their kids in Studio City Jodie Foster's son Kit, 22, TOWERS over her as he helps the actress carry a basket full of household goods in New York City Slim Sharon Osbourne, 71, seen after admitting she could 'do with putting on a few pounds' since losing 42lbs with weight loss drug

I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson 'fanboys' over Tony Bellows and shares a hug with the boxer leaving viewers in HYSTERICS: 'This is so cute!' Anne-Marie cuts a stylish figure in an oversized denim co-ord as she takes to the stage for Hits Radio Live in Birmingham Paris Hilton's special meaning behindnewborn daughter's name London after surprising fans with baby arrival announcement Sharon Osbourne, 71, admits she 'could do with putting on a few pounds but her body isn't listening' after dropping 42lbs with weight loss drug Jodie Foster, 61, and her son Kit, 22, enjoy RARE outing together as they bundle up in chic winter fashions for chilly Big Apple strollStrictly's Bobby Brazier reveals the two words he would say to his late mother Jade Goody as he dedicates emotional dance to her Ron Howard farewells his son, wife and granddaughter in Surfers Paradise as he prepare to start filming new movie Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon In Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It , Janina Ramirez reappraises the status of women in the Middle Ages by presenting the lives of several notable women who have been omitted from or underrepresented in histories of the period. Through her engaging storytelling about an eclectic assemblage of women, Ramirez persuades readers to rethink received ideas of women in the Middle Ages as disempowered, insignificant figures, writes Meaghan Allen . I know I’m always in for a treat when I step into one of Milly Johnson’s worlds. The Woman in the Middle took me to the depths on many levels. It’s one of my top reads this year.