The feel-good story...that we all need to read right now

A reminder of the importance of friendships

Poignant and uplifting

'The Authenticity Project is a rich roast of great characters, even better relationships, wonderful entanglements, and a few surprises along the way. If Monica's Cafe were a real place, I'd stop by every day.'

It's a heartwarming, laughter-and-tears story about the value of friendships and the importance of reaching out to each other.

Fans of Frederick Backman and Gail Honeyman - make room on your shelves for Clare Pooley. The Authenticity Project is a stunning debut and it left me inspired to share more of myself with the world.

Insightful, timely, and utterly addictive, The Authenticity Project illuminates the importance of discovering - and honoring - our truest, most imperfect selves.

'The Authenticity Project cracks the facades that people present to the world and shows what happens when you're willing to share your true self. This is a story of love, community, of found family, and of forgiveness. A beautiful book with a poignant message, perfect for our time.'

'A lively story of revelations and self-realisations'

'With lessons on honesty and just how well you might know your neighbours (which feels extra pertinent right now), The Authenticity Project will have you pondering your own 'inner self'...If you're looking for reassurance about friendship and love, it's a great place to find it'

'Reminds you of the good in human nature, community and friendship... A lose-yourself, uplifting read with a serious theme to ponder'

'This debut is life-affirming . . . Charming'

'It's not difficult to see why this beautiful, tender novel has been such a hit with readers'

'If you're a fan of Eleanor Oliphant, read this!'

'A moving tale about loneliness, parenthood, addiction and the importance of living the best life you can'

'A heartening story about the importance of truth and friendship, with characters that spring to life on the page'

'A superb, life-affirming book . . . this is both funny and heartbreakingly sad'

'This is the feel-good story, full of hope, that we all need to read right now'

In this joyous read, we learn what it means to embrace who we really are

'A moving tale about living the best life you can'

'A wonderfully warm, feel-good novel about the power of friendship and connection'

A stirring and warm-hearted read

In a heartfelt and ultimately joyous read, we learn what it means to open up to who we really are

I loved this uplifting, original tale

This is a reminder of the importance of friendships and reaching out to others

'Pooley handles her cast with brio as new relationships are formed and lives are changed in this poignant and uplifting read'

It's full of life's truths, funny, poignant and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it

I loved The Authenticity Project. I powered through it and it was such a joy. It gave me that warm fuzzy feeling that I've so missed (since the days of Love Actually etc). It really reminded me of those classic Richard Curtis films... Fab characters and just the right amount of romance, humour and weepy moments

'Reading the book was like hanging out with a rowdy, affectionate bunch of friends where you don't want the party to stop. A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside'

'One of the best books I've read in a long time. Original, engaging and unforgettable'

Beautifully written, thought provoking and uplifting, The Authenticity Project is a warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection. Pooley's characters will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It was a joy to read