Growing Season

‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes on Mr Doubler Begins Again

A poignant and uplifting story for fans of Rachel Joyce and Ruth Hogan

After a life-saving operation leaves Sam unable to have children, could a rural cottage be the fresh start she needs? Or is she running away from her problems?

For her husband Danny, this was never part of the plan. He likes predictability. The countryside is just a bit, well – wild. But he wants Sam to be happy, even if he isn’t.

If only Danny could tell Sam what is going on in his head. If only he knew what was really going on in hers. If only they knew that they’re equally afraid of what happens next.

Can the couple find a way to face the future together, or have they already grown too far apart?

Growing Season is a poignant and uplifting novel about how love and nature sometimes need a helping hand.

What readers are saying about Growing Season

‘A beautifully written novel, with highs, lows and twists along the way.’ Karen and Her Books

‘This was one of those cosy, emotive and just all round beautiful reads that come up once in a while and just really grab my heart. I loved every moment’ my.bookworm.life

‘Glaister's descriptions and depictions of nature are beautiful throughout. But the way she intertwines humanity with nature is particularly remarkable.’ Netgalley reviewer

‘This book is so uplifting and beautiful… the feel good quality of the story really left its mark.’ Jera’s Jamboree

‘Most definitely what I needed at the moment – something uplifting, joyful, fresh, full of life!’ Netgalley reviewer

• The new book from Seni Glaister, up-lit author of Mr Doubler Begins Again and The Museum of Things Left Behind.

• The issues and themes in the novel are highly topical – from our impact on the natural world, to the modern world’s impact on us, as well as community, friendship and relationships.

• Warm, wise and uplifting, Growing Season is the story of a young couple and an older woman who are all choosing to shut themselves off in one way or another, and the friendship that blossoms between them.

• Older characters and intergenerational friendships are having a moment – The Lido, A Man Called Ove, When All is Said – and Growing Season fits nicely into this trend.

• Seni is the founder of supper club WeFiFo, has a small farm herself, and is passionate about food. She was the co-founder of The Book People (though left in 2015) and is extremely knowledgeable about the trade and very well-connected.

Competition: The Lido;Half a World Away;Something to Live For;After the End;The Carer;Mum & Dad;Silent Treatment;The Authenticity Project. Rachel Joyce;Joanna Nell;Mike Gayle;Phaedra Patrick;Richard Roper; Libby Page;Joanna Trollope;Jenny Eclair;Abbie Greaves;Clare Pooley