{"product_id":"calendar-mums","title":"Calendar Mums","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWow!... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful story of mother and womanhood, identity and the power of community' \u003c\/b\u003e  Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A funny, heartfelt, and empowering debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of motherhood and friendship'\u003c\/b\u003e  Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet single mum \u003cb\u003eSamantha\u003c\/b\u003e, entrepreneur\u003cb\u003e Rhea\u003c\/b\u003e, and first-time mother \u003cb\u003eTahlie\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheir plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaring 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. \u003cb\u003eWhich is exactly why they decide to do it. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003eCalendar Girls\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhy Mummy Drinks\u003c\/i\u003e, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders are falling in love with \u003ci\u003eThe Calendar Mums\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI got to the end of this novel with a big smile on my face\u003c\/b\u003e and I just wanted to give it and all the characters a big hug... \u003cb\u003eIt was such an emotional read, I laughed and cried along with the women\u003c\/b\u003e... An absolutely beautiful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming and humorous\u003c\/b\u003e... It's a real page-turner that makes \u003cb\u003eyou want to read it in one sitting, but at the same time, you don't want it to end\u003c\/b\u003e... Definitely a must-read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ebeautiful story\u003c\/b\u003e where you \u003cb\u003ewish you had these strong women as your friends\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA real page turner and hard to put down\u003c\/b\u003e... Heartwarming and inspiring... \u003cb\u003ea beautiful story with laughs, love and hope\u003c\/b\u003e to counterbalance the drama. I really recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI REALLY enjoyed this book\u003c\/b\u003e. It's light-hearted and entertaining while also handling difficult themes with care and tenderness' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGreat easy read! Hard to put down\u003c\/b\u003e... Loved all the different characters, I'm sure anyone reading this book could find one character relatable... \u003cb\u003eAll of the feels with this book, I laughed, I cried\u003c\/b\u003e... Great book for parents\/soon to be parents, \u003cb\u003ethe perfect book for book club\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54591190270296,"sku":"9781399751988","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781399751988.jpg?v=1765703740","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/calendar-mums","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}