Another totally original, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying book from Clare Pooley. Full of original characters and wisdom, I absolutely loved it This utterly joyful novel takes you on an unforgettable journey with characters you wish you could meet in real life… I loved The People on Platform 5 even more than The Authenticity Project– it’s glorious From the bestselling author of The Authenticity Project comes a brand-new uplifting and feel-good novel that everyone is falling in love with...

People on Platform 5 - Penguin Books Australia The People on Platform 5 - Penguin Books Australia

Heartwarming, funny, a delicious dive into the profound and ridiculous modern world in which we live. Clare Pooley reminds us why we need each other Clare Pooley is the queen of feel-good fiction. She takes relatable situations and characters and somehow makes them magical. The People of Platform 5 is funny, tender and true-to-life while also being thought-provoking. It was magnificent and a joy to read Filled with delightful characters…this heart-warming book explores relationships and the dilemmas of everyday life Pooley delivers not only acerbic, enchanting Iona but a compelling, tangled cast of quirky, complicated characters so engaging, it’s enough to make you miss crowded commuter trainsIt leaves] the reader with that fuzzy feeling you want from a feel-good book. Fans of her previous hit, The Authenticity Project, will not be disappointed This book is bursting with the kindness of strangers, and I was bursting with hope by the end of it The fantastic cast of eclectic characters will steal your heart & have you rooting for their happy endings' Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work. As a seasoned commuter, she knows there are rules that everyone should follow:

People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley | Waterstones The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley | Waterstones

The People on Platform 5 is nothing short of sheer and utter delight. It presents the best of humanity – the sweet and bashful kindness and generosity that lives in all of us. I can’t think of a more joyful book! A joyous and uplifting story about unexpected friendships, and the chance connections that can change our lives But then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction. I loved meeting the people on platform 5 – a delightful story about connection and friendship in a disconnected world You can always rely on Pooley to deliver not just wonderful, lively characters but a story that leaves you feeling uplifted and hopefulWith nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don't match reality. But when Iona's life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most? Then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction. A magnificent, heart-warming novel celebrating the power of human connection – it’s an absolute joy

People on Platform 5 | Clare Pooley | 9781787631809 The People on Platform 5 | Clare Pooley | 9781787631809

A feel-good read, with great characters to care about, it takes current issues seriously but adds plenty of humour