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- ISBN 9781399751988
- Weight: 300g
- Dimensions: 128 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 19 Jun 2025
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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'Wow!... A beautiful story of mother and womanhood, identity and the power of community' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A funny, heartfelt, and empowering debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of motherhood and friendship' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Meet single mum Samantha, entrepreneur Rhea, and first-time mother Tahlie, all from different walks of life, brought together by their weekly mum and baby group in the town of Hickory Creek. Here they all find support - and a moment's peace - in the haze of raising their newborns.
But when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more.
Until they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running.
Their plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude.
Baring all for charity requires bravery at the best of times, but as all of them have given birth in the last few months it feels unthinkable. Which is exactly why they decide to do it.
They will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of.
Circle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again...
A laugh-out-loud, hilarious, heartfelt and unflinchingly honest exploration of new motherhood, friendship and the hidden strength within us all. This contemporary take on the classic Calendar Girls is perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson.
Readers are falling in love with The Calendar Mums:
'I got to the end of this novel with a big smile on my face and I just wanted to give it and all the characters a big hug... It was such an emotional read, I laughed and cried along with the women... An absolutely beautiful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Heartwarming and humorous... It's a real page-turner that makes you want to read it in one sitting, but at the same time, you don't want it to end... Definitely a must-read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautiful story where you wish you had these strong women as your friends' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A real page turner and hard to put down... Heartwarming and inspiring... a beautiful story with laughs, love and hope to counterbalance the drama. I really recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I REALLY enjoyed this book. It's light-hearted and entertaining while also handling difficult themes with care and tenderness' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Great easy read! Hard to put down... Loved all the different characters, I'm sure anyone reading this book could find one character relatable... All of the feels with this book, I laughed, I cried... Great book for parents/soon to be parents, the perfect book for book club' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lauren K. McKellar is an author, mother, editor and creator of meals that her children do not eat. She lives in a beachside town north of Sydney where she spends her days working on books written by herself and other international best-selling authors. Lauren has released nineteen books in the romance genre. The Calendar Mums is her first foray into women's fiction. For more information on Lauren's books and to sign up for her
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