Beth O'Leary

"Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth."

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and changed her life completely. Her second novel, The Switch, has been optioned for film by Amblin Partners, Steven Spielberg's production company. The Road Trip, Beth's third novel, went straight to No.4 in the Sunday Times Top Ten on hardback publication. Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved Golden Retriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).

What genre does Beth O'Leary write?

She writes contemporary romance/romcoms,heartfelt, witty novels often described as warm, character-driven love stories with humour and heart.

In what order were her books published?

Publication order on the author page is: The Flatshare (debut), The Switch, The Road Trip, The No-Show, The Wake-Up Call, Swept Away. You can read them in any order.

Which book is best to start with?

Start with The Flatshare, her debut and breakout novel that sold over a million copies and has been adapted for TV.

Has she received notable recognition or adaptations?

Yes. She is a Sunday Times bestselling author, her books have been translated into more than thirty languages, The Flatshare sold over a million copies, The Switch was optioned for film by Amblin Partners, and The Road Trip reached No.4 in the Sunday Times Top Ten on hardback publication.

Are her books part of a series or interconnected?

Her novels are presented as individual stories rather than a continuous series, so each can be read on its own.