The Things I Should Have Told You

By: Carmel Harrington

Narrated by: Aidan Kelly, Caroline Lennon, Emer O’Connor

‘Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book’ – Claudia Carroll

The gripping new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards.

Every family has a story…

Meet the Guinness family…

But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart.

But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love.

Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home…

What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington:

‘Carmel Harrington…will make you see life in a different way’ – Woman’s Way

‘A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone not to laugh and cry’ – New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor

‘I always feel a little richer for having read one of Carmel’s books…this inspiring and emotional family-centred read stole my heart’ – Between the Lines

Critic reviews

‘Will make you see life in a different way’
Woman’s Way

‘Heartwrenching and heartwarming’
Evening Herald

‘Guaranteed to brighten your day’
Novelicious

‘Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written … it surpasses all expectations’
Chicklit Club

‘A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again’
Female First

‘Funny, poignant and bursting with heartfelt humour’
I Heart … Chick Lit

‘Completely stunning’
Reviewed the Book

‘It will stay with you well after, you have turned the last page’
Bleach House Library

What a Rare Refreshing Story!

This book has been on my wishlist for a long while and I regret not listening sooner! The story was better than I thought it would be. Absolutely loved it! Thank you for writing a story that was so uplifting and hopeful for those of us dealing with challenges and grief in our life.

Feels like family

This book touched my heart, my soul, my life! Thank you Ms. Harrington for your amazingly beautiful and touching story. You’ve given us incredible life lessons that have the power to change lives. Plus… this was just such a fun and poignant story and I’m sad that it’s done. Feel like I’m saying goodbye to good friends. Goodbye Guinness family… you’ll be missed but not forgotten.

almost perfect!

everything about this was great except for the narrator for evie. she was terrible and too slow and old for the role.

Another great book

This author is amazing. You definitely won't regret buyng it. So worth it along with her other ones 😀😀😀

Everyone can learn from. this story.

Very entertaining and thought provoking, we all need Pops in our lives and a Nomad!