Meredith, Alone

By: Claire Alexander

Narrated by: Freya Mavor

You’ll be laughing and crying as “the brilliant author of this brilliant book” introduces Meredith, who, after spending three years inside her house, figures out how to rejoin the world one step at a time (Gillian McAllister, author of the Reese’s Book Club pick Wrong Place Wrong Time).

She has a full-time remote job and her rescue cat Fred. Her best friend Sadie visits with her two children. There's her online support group, her jigsaw puzzles and favorite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson poems. Also keeping her company are treacherous memories of an unstable childhood and a traumatic event that had sent her reeling.

But something's about to change. First, two new friends burst into her life. Then her long-estranged sister gets in touch. Suddenly her carefully curated home is no longer a space to hide. Whether Meredith likes it or not, the world is coming to her door...

Critic reviews

"I laughed, I cried, and I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book."—Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time

"A gorgeous, charming novel...Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up in her story."—Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne

"Alexander creates a winning heroine in Meredith and likable characters in her kind friends... An optimistic, feel-good novel."—Kirkus Reviews

“[A] satisfying debut. The endearing characters offer a sensitive portrayal of what it means to live with mental health issues… with heart to spare.”
—Publishers Weekly

"I shed tears. Very, very touching, sad, sweet and hopeful."—New York Times bestselling author Marian Keyes

Very realistic

Great writing! It felt very long, and although I know the length added to the realism, there were some events included that were very subtle and minor.

Warm and tender depiction of mental health issues

Lovely narration. This book is a quiet and moving story of a woman’s mental health issues and the people who help her manage them. I liked the nuance and the heart portrayed here. Nothing is considered “solved” which is very true of real life. A lovely book overall.

Everyone needs a good support group

It was a great read. Just goes to show how close you can be to the edge. What I liked the the ability to recover and carry on

Sad - sure. Bad overall a story of love and redemption

Yes - it could be difficult listening- but the strength, love and resilience left me feeling hopeful and filled with joy. Highly recommend

one of my favorite books this year

I am in awe of this little book. Truly loved it. The story and performance are both extraordinary. judging by cover and title I initially thought this was a romance but it's not at all. a very heartfelt story about a woman overcoming trauma and learning to live life again