Dawn French

"Funny how women are ashamed of their inner fairy whereas men are forever proudly displaying their inner cowboy or fireman."

Dawn French has been making people laugh for thirty years. On purpose. As a writer, comedian and actor, she has appeared in some of Britain's most long-running, cherished and celebrated shows, including French and Saunders, The Comic Strip Presents . . . , Murder Most Horrid, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, Lark Rise to Candleford and, more recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In.

Her number-one bestselling memoir, Dear Fatty, was published to critical acclaim in 2008. A Tiny Bit Marvellous, her first novel, was a great success, going straight to number one and selling over half a million copies. Oh Dear Silvia is her second novel.

What genres does Dawn French write in?

Dawn French writes memoir and contemporary fiction with a strong comic sensibility. Her books are often described as humorous, heartwarming and uplifting.

Which of Dawn French's books are most well known?

Notable titles include the memoir Dear Fatty, the novels A Tiny Bit Marvellous and Oh Dear Silvia, and other popular books such as According to Yes, Me. You. Not a Diary and Because Of You.

Where is a good place to start reading Dawn French?

If you prefer nonfiction, start with her bestselling memoir Dear Fatty. If you want fiction, A Tiny Bit Marvellous was her first novel and a widely recommended entry point.

Are Dawn French's books part of a series or standalone stories?

Her books are primarily standalone novels and memoirs; there is no indication of an ongoing fiction series among the titles listed.

Has Dawn French received notable recognition for her books?

Yes. Several of her books have reached bestseller lists: Dear Fatty was a number-one bestselling memoir, A Tiny Bit Marvellous went straight to number one and sold over half a million copies, and Me. You. Not a Diary was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. Because Of You was a Richard and Judy bestseller.