The Authenticity Project

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

Mike Gayle

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

Sunday Times bestselling author, Sarah Morgan

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

Rachel Marks

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

Fanny Blake

'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'

Beth Morrey

I loved The Authenticity Project. It has such an intriguing premise, wonderful characters and is utterly truthful about the lies that we all tell. It's a clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think

Sophie Kinsella

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

Woman & Home

'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.'

Jill Santopolo, bestselling author of The Light We Lost

'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.'

Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is

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

Georgia Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones

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.

Steven Rowley, bestselling author of The Editor

A heart-warming, feel-good story about love, loss and what it means to be human. Pooley's debut is gloriously upbeat and gorgeously readable.

Annabel Abbs, award-winning author of The Joyce Girl and Frieda

A stirring and warm-hearted read

Heat

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

Cosmopolitan

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

Closer

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

Woman's Weekly

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

Prima

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

Mail Online

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

Good Housekeeping

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

Daily Mail

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

My Weekly

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

Fabulous

I loved this uplifting, original tale

The Sun

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

Psychologies

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

The Independent

'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'

Irish Examiner

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

Sunday Express

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

Daily Mirror

'A lively story of revelations and self-realisations'

Sainsbury's Magazine

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

Suffolk magazine

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

Woman & Home

A reminder of the importance of friendships

Good Housekeeping

Poignant and uplifting

Daily Mail