Outside by Charlotte Levin

Outside by Charlotte Levin

'A total gem from Charlotte Levin. I love her writing so much.' Ruth Jones

'Fresh, hopeful, and quietly devastating.' Caroline Hulse

'Very few books make me cry – this did, in the very best way.' Louise Fein

'An absolute triumph.' Nikki Smith

Following a tragic incident, rising-star Beatrice is struggling. Having retreated from life entirely, she finds herself unable to leave the house. With her acting career now over, (Though don’t tell her agent), and discovering who her real friends aren’t, her world has shrunk—its only inhabitants, an elderly Polish neighbour, the world’s most boring postman, her therapist with issues of her own, and Piano Bitch from across the road. Thank God for Matisse, her beloved, foul-mouthed parakeet.

When she hires Irish gardener, Finn, to tame the overgrown garden that she cannot even enter, things take an unexpected turn. Their connection blossoms, and she’s no longer isolated and alone. But can a relationship survive the restrictions that control her, or will love enable Beatrice to confront her fears and step outside again?

Your next reading obsession, the poignant and darkly funny new novel from the bestselling author of If I Can’t Have You, perfect for fans of Sorrow and Blissand Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.

'I was laughing and crying in the same chapter … it gave me all the feels.'Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Charlotte Levin has written her best book so far with this.'Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An absolute delight from beginning to end.Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Emotionally immersive and quietly devastating.'Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Utterly captivating.'Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for If I Can't Have You:

'I IMPLORE you to read (or listen to) itIt's SO many things - dark, sweet, odd, moving, credible, tender, BEAUTIFULLY written & at times funny.' Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel

'So beautifully written, such a devastatingly compelling story. I can honestly say it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.' Ruth Jones, author of Love Untold and co-creator of Gavin & Stacey

'This is superb ... raw and compulsive and disturbing and very well done indeed.' Harriet Tyce, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick Blood Orange

Charlotte Levin is the bestselling author of If I Can't Have You and the Richard & Judy Book Club pick If I Let You Go. She writes emotional yet darkly humorous character-led novels that centre on the morally grey, the outsiders, and those who could probably do with some therapy. She has been shortlisted for the Andrea Badenoch Award and the Mslexia Short Story Competition, as well as writing for publications, including The Observer and Marie Claire. She lives in Manchester, England.