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‘I absolutely loved this book! Charming, funny – I laughed out loud several times' SARAH TURNER (The Unmumsy Mum), author of Stepping Up

Have you ever wondered how normal you are?
What if you were perfectly average?
More than anyone else.


For Emily – it's true. When she watches a documentary on the average human she sees her life. Her job, her hair, her favourite food. All of her – plainly, horrifically average. Even her blood group. Right there and then, she decides she wants more.

She'll travel the world (i.e. venture out of her hometown)

She'll become a vegan (it's interesting to hate cheese, right?)

She'll do something daring (As long as it's safety tested)

Nothing will stand in the way of Emily living her best life. Not even Josh and his dimples. Because she absolutely can't fall in love . . . that would be too ordinary.

And from now on, Emily is going to be extraordinary.

Praise for My (extra)Ordinary Life

'Snortingly funny and painfully perceptive' LAUREN BRAVO

'I LOVED this sparkling debut . . . Brilliant, immersive & unputdownable' TRACY REES

‘This charming debut is a heart-warming read’ MY WEEKLY

‘Funny, heartfelt, and tackling the complexity of grief in an original way, this debut is far from average’ HEAT

‘Funny and heartwarming’ CLOSER

‘This is a top read’ FABULOUS MAGAZINE

‘A sparkling novel with a relatable protagonist’ WOMAN'S OWN

‘The top of the class with this debut that will take you from all-out laughter to tears’ SUNDAY POST

About The Author

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Rebecca Ryan is the author of My (extra)Ordinary Life, The Philosophy of Love and The Next Chapter, although she can’t quite believe that she’s written three whole books. She left a career in teaching to pursue writing full time, and now mostly spends her days making up stories, replying to emails from her children’s school, or killing off brain cells watching reels on Instagram. Rebecca lives in Bradford with her three children, no small number of notebooks and an expansive collection of scatter cushions. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (June 7, 2023)
  • Length: 448 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398509245

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Raves and Reviews

‘Funny, heartfelt, and tackling the complexity of grief in an original way, this debut is far from average’ Heat

‘Funny and heartwarming’ Closer

‘Funny and emotional – this is a top read’ Fabulous Magazine

‘A sparkling novel with a relatable protagonist’ Woman’s Own

‘Bradford-based Ryan . . . goes to the top of the class with this debut about a fresh start that will take you from all-out laughter to tears’ Sunday Post

'PURE JOY'

'This book just spoke to me'

'Had me chortling out loud while at some points shedding a tear'

'I couldn’t put it down'

'A story that can make you laugh out loud and well-up'

'Vivid, sparkling and entertaining - what a great debut'

'I LOVED everything about this book'

'Such a gorgeous story'

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