The Only Way Is Up by Carole Matthews
The Only Way Is Up by Carole Matthews is a heartwarming and humorous novel about losing everything and starting again. When Lucy and her husband crash out of their glamorous lifestyle and into a rundown council estate with their teenage daughter, they’re forced to rebuild their lives from the bottom up. But amid the chaos, unlikely friendships blossom, priorities shift, and Lucy discovers that happiness might not come from wealth but from community, love, and resilience.
Uplifting, witty, and full of charm, this is classic Carole Matthews storytelling.
Book Bundle
Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, and Jenny Colgan this is feel-good fiction with heart and humour.
Why The Only Way Is Up is a Must-Read:
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Rags to Riches (in reverse): A story of losing it all and finding what matters.
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Strong Female Lead: Lucy is relatable, flawed, and fiercely resilient.
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Laugh-Out-Loud Moments: Sharp, funny writing and delightful characters.
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Feel-Good Ending: A comforting read about reinvention and hope.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Sometimes you have to fall apart to realise what really holds you together."
Translation (Sinhala):
"ඔබව සැමදා රඳවා සිටින්නේ කුමක්දැයි තේරුම් ගැනීම සඳහා, සමහරවිට බිඳවැටිය යුතු වේ."
Translation (Tamil):
"உங்களை உண்மையில் ஒன்றாக வைத்திருப்பதை புரிந்துகொள்வதற்காக சில நேரங்களில் முறிந்துவிட வேண்டியிருக்கிறது."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order The Only Way Is Up by Carole Matthews online from Booxworm.lk or visit our Colombo store to enjoy this feel-good tale of new beginnings and unexpected joy.
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About the Book
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Title: The Only Way Is Up
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Author: Carole Matthews
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ISBN: 9780751544404
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Publisher: Sphere
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Published Year: 2010
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Number of Pages: ~464 Pages (Paperback)
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Women’s Fiction / Humour
