Ralph's Party
The 25th anniversary edition of the smash-hit story of love, friends and flatshares
By Lisa Jewell | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
About the book
25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ABOUT A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGET
FOR FANS OF ONE DAY AND THE FLAT SHARE
'Addictively readable' The Times
'It was so much fun being reunited with Ralph, Jem, Smith and Siobahn! . . . It still feels so sharp, fresh and cool. I'm so excited to see a new generation of readers falling in love with this iconic love story' Daisy Buchanan
‘The fabulous first novel by the fabulous Lisa Jewell: it's pure 90s and completely brilliant'.
Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of Little Beach Street Bakery.
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THE SMASH-HIT STORY OF LOVE, FRIENDS AND FLATSHARES TURNS 25
Meet the residents of 31 Alamanac Road . . .
Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them – until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They’re both falling for her, but which one of them does Jem want?
Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years – until Cheri, in the flat above, fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way?
Sooner or later it’s all going to come to a head – and what better place for tears and laughter, break ups and make ups than Ralph’s party?
Tropes/themes:
1. Love triangle
2. Forced proximity
3. Best friend’s current lover
4. Roommates
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'A joy . . . a fun summer read’ Guardian
Praise for Lisa Jewell
‘A big warm-hearted book’ Marie Claire
‘Jewell's readability and emotional intelligence make her the cream of pop fiction’ Glamour
‘A book you simply disappear into’ Sunday Telegraph
Readers love Ralph’s Party
‘A refreshing take on falling in love and living happily ever after. I couldn't wait to curl up in bed and read it most evenings!!!’ ***** Reader Review
‘An interesting, funny and absorbing story. This one takes me back to student days in London’ ***** Reader Review
‘This is a good story of friendship, love and crossing the line’ ***** Reader Review
‘I read this book when it was first released. I loved it. And now I am loving it all over again’***** Reader Review
‘Love is in the air, what a brilliant story, what a party!!!! Can always guarantee a great story by Lisa Jewell, loved it!’ ***** Reader Review
‘I always know when I love a book because I want to recommend it to the people I care about. This will definitely be one of those stories’ ***** Reader Review
Editions of Ralph's Party
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405972192
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405972895
Read an Excerpt
25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ABOUT A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGET
FOR FANS OF ONE DAY AND THE FLAT SHARE
'Addictively readable' The Times
'It was so much fun being reunited with Ralph, Jem, Smith and Siobahn! . . . It still feels so sharp, fresh and cool. I'm so excited to see a new generation of readers falling in love with this iconic love story' Daisy Buchanan
‘The fabulous first novel by the fabulous Lisa Jewell: it's pure 90s and completely brilliant'.
Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of Little Beach Street Bakery.
----
THE SMASH-HIT STORY OF LOVE, FRIENDS AND FLATSHARES TURNS 25
Meet the residents of 31 Alamanac Road . . .
Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them – until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They’re both falling for her, but which one of them does Jem want?
Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years – until Cheri, in the flat above, fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way?
Sooner or later it’s all going to come to a head – and what better place for tears and laughter, break ups and make ups than Ralph’s party?
Tropes/themes:
1. Love triangle
2. Forced proximity
3. Best friend’s current lover
4. Roommates
----
'A joy . . . a fun summer read’ Guardian
Praise for Lisa Jewell
‘A big warm-hearted book’ Marie Claire
‘Jewell's readability and emotional intelligence make her the cream of pop fiction’ Glamour
‘A book you simply disappear into’ Sunday Telegraph
Readers love Ralph’s Party
‘A refreshing take on falling in love and living happily ever after. I couldn't wait to curl up in bed and read it most evenings!!!’ ***** Reader Review
‘An interesting, funny and absorbing story. This one takes me back to student days in London’ ***** Reader Review
‘This is a good story of friendship, love and crossing the line’ ***** Reader Review
‘I read this book when it was first released. I loved it. And now I am loving it all over again’***** Reader Review
‘Love is in the air, what a brilliant story, what a party!!!! Can always guarantee a great story by Lisa Jewell, loved it!’ ***** Reader Review
‘I always know when I love a book because I want to recommend it to the people I care about. This will definitely be one of those stories’ ***** Reader Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph's Party about?
25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ABOUT A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGET
FOR FANS OF ONE DAY AND THE FLAT SHARE
'Addictively readable' The Times
'It was so much fun being reunited with Ralph, Jem, Smith and Siobahn! . . . It still feels so sharp, fresh and cool. I'm so excited to see a new generation of readers falling in love with this iconic love story' Daisy Buchanan
‘The fabulous first novel by the fabulous Lisa Jewell: it's pure 90s and completely brilliant'.
Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of Little Beach Street Bakery.
----
THE SMASH-HIT STORY OF LOVE, FRIENDS AND FLATSHARES TURNS 25
Meet the residents of 31 Alamanac Road . . .
Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them – until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They’re both falling for her, but which one of them does Jem want?
Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years – until Cheri, in the flat above, fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way?
Sooner or later it’s all going to come to a head – and what better place for tears and laughter, break ups and make ups than Ralph’s party?
Tropes/themes:
1. Love triangle
2. Forced proximity
3. Best friend’s current lover
4. Roommates
----
'A joy . . . a fun summer read’ Guardian
Praise for Lisa Jewell
‘A big warm-hearted book’ Marie Claire
‘Jewell's readability and emotional intelligence make her the cream of pop fiction’ Glamour
‘A book you simply disappear into’ Sunday Telegraph
Readers love Ralph’s Party
‘A refreshing take on falling in love and living happily ever after. I couldn't wait to curl up in bed and read it most evenings!!!’ ***** Reader Review
‘An interesting, funny and absorbing story. This one takes me back to student days in London’ ***** Reader Review
‘This is a good story of friendship, love and crossing the line’ ***** Reader Review
‘I read this book when it was first released. I loved it. And now I am loving it all over again’***** Reader Review
‘Love is in the air, what a brilliant story, what a party!!!! Can always guarantee a great story by Lisa Jewell, loved it!’ ***** Reader Review
‘I always know when I love a book because I want to recommend it to the people I care about. This will definitely be one of those stories’ ***** Reader Review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ralph's Party?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Ralph's Party?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405972192
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ralph's Party?
Lisa Jewell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ralph's Party is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405972192) and ebook(ISBN 9781405972895)
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