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Jennie Godfrey

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Writer. Debut novel The List of Suspicious Things out now. New novel out next year. https://linktr.ee/BBQatno9?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b303eb23-dff5-47e2-8848-2214d3452ca1

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jun 12

I can’t believe I get to do this again.

I am thrilled to announce that my second novel, The Barbecue at Number 9, will be published by the wonderful team at @HutchHeinemann next spring.

I’ve put a little outline below, & it’s available for pre-order now via the link in my bio

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · 14d

The proofs of my second novel The Barbecue at No.9. arrived at my house today. I’m quite emotional. Not only are there quotes from two of my favourite authors (Marian Keyes & Rachel Joyce) but it just is incredible to me that this is my life. Feeling all the feelings.

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · 19d

It was a TOTAL treat to meet you at last Janice!

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · 23d

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Thank you!

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Sep 3

The List of Suspicious Things is out in the US on 30th December, and I CANNOT WAIT! If you want to preorder it, then this is your opportunity.

For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. www.barnesandnoble.com

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just seen the proof design for The Barbecue at No9 and I cannot WAIT for them to be printed! I wondered if I would find it as exciting as my debut and I can confirm I REALLY DO 😆 #booksky

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 31

I got so excited by @jenniegauthor.bsky.social ‘s visit earlier in the week I completely forgot to mention that she brought her friend Taylor Swift with her

Jennie Godfrey and Taylor Swift sitting together on Bert’s bench.

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 29

The US reviews for #thelistofsuspiciousthings have started to come in & honestly? I’m so chuffed! I had this idea that maybe the novel would be too ‘northern’/specific to appeal & I couldn’t have been more wrong so far. I want to get the words from the Kirkus review tattooed on 😆 #booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thrilled (and pretty shocked TBH!) that The List of Suspicious Things has been shortlisted for the Glass Bell Award this year. It’s such a phenomenal shortlist, including some of my own favourite reads of the year (and my mate @sarahbrooks.bsky.social ) #booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

I also read This, My Second Life by Patrick Charnley, a debut out next year with my publisher @hutchinsonheinemann This novel is so many things, a crime story, a family story, a moving account of what it is like to live with a brain injury. I really loved it.

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

Been v.busy writing this past couple of weeks so just 2 books for the round up, but both doozy’s.

My fave TV show is Somebody Somewhere & my fave character is that of Joel, played with the utmost humanity by @jeffhillers and his memoir, Actress of a Certain Age is just gorgeous

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 14

This never, ever gets old. We love @bertsbooks.bsky.social

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 13

It was The List of Suspicious Things, of course!

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 13

I am so happy to be returning to the Cheltenham Literature Festival this year, on Saturday 18th October 3-4pm, where we will have a book group session on The List of Suspicious Things.

The festival runs is from 10th-19th October📚🍂

Tickets go on sale 4 September

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 7

The copy-edits are done ✅
The map is on its way to the designers ✅
The kick-off meeting is in the diary ✅

The invitations to the Barbecue at No.9. will be going out soon….

#booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 1

At the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social 90th birthday party, guests were given a limited edition print to celebrate & mine was by the uber-talented Dapo Adeola. I’ve just collected it from the framers & omg I love it so much!

Thank you Dapo, thank you Penguin & HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY #booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Aug 1

Ey up. It’s Yorkshire Day, so it would be remiss of me not to point out that The List of Suspicious Things is my love letter to the county. #booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 28

Very happy to be number 4 on the @bertsbooks.bsky.social pre-order charts! I’m copy editing today and it’s a good reminder I’d better get on with it 😆 #booksky

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 28

Fourth place belongs to the lovely @jenniegauthor.bsky.social - The Barbecue at No.9 is out in January, and you can get signed and dedicated copies directly from us:

bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 26

WOW! This is incredible?!

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 17

Today’s train selfie. Behind the smile is a woman so tired I could cry! But heading into London for secret squirrel 👀 (reference for all you 80’s kids out there!) meetings before a properly looooonnnnnggggg break. #booksky

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 15

@cbcreative.bsky.social were such a huge part of my own writing story, it’s a thrill to be speaking at their masterclass this year with my incredible publisher, Venetia #writingcommunity #writingsky

Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · Jul 15

Apply for our London Writing Your Novel – Six Months course!

Learn from Ali Shaw and attend masterclasses with speakers including #TheListOfSuspiciousThings author @jenniegauthor.bsky.social and Managing Director at Cornerstone Venetia Butterfield!
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook @Writers_Artists was an essential tool for me in finding an agent & understanding publishing. I’m thrilled to have written for about my path to publication, dealing with rejection & setbacks along that path for the 2026 edition. Out on 17th July

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 12

What are your memories of Live Aid?

I asked lots of people this when I was writing The Barbecue at No9* & some of those memories have found their way into its pages.

(*Live Aid forms the backdrop to the events in the novel, links in bio)

PS check out my very glam perm 😆

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 11

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Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 11

Love this! I often pop in there for a flat white and a piece of Cornish pudding myself!

Jennie Godfrey @jenniegauthor.bsky.social · Jul 11

We love @bertsbooks.bsky.social

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 11

This morning, I rocked up on @BBCWiltshire, where amongst other things we talked about LiveAid’s 40th.

Naturally, I couldn’t not mention @jenniegauthor.bsky.social The Barbecue at No.9 set during the event itself and out in February next year.

Signed copies: bertsbooks.co.uk/the-barbecue-at-no