Poorna Bell

AS SEEN ON FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE PODCAST AND FEATURED IN SUNDAY TIMES STYLE AND GRAZIA'Full of wisdom and vulnerability' CARIAD LLOYD'An urgent, empowering read' FEARNE COTTON'A guide for living according to our own desires and drives, rather than patriarchal dictates aimed at minimising us' SARI BOTTON*The new book for women who want to live differently - featuring interviews with fascinating, inspirational women from all walks of life*When Poorna Bell found herself at the height of grief in her mid-thirties, she spent each day just trying to survive. As her new self began to emerge back into the world, she realised she had spent a lifetime playing by the rules that had been set for women. But who set these rules? And why? In her powerful, inspirational new book, Poorna Bell asks you to reimagine your future. To know that you can write your own story - to find the confidence to live exactly as you want to, and reclaim your joy. To discover that if you want more, you can get it. Join Poorna as she paves the way for a new future, including interviews with Marian Keyes, Asma Khan, Hollie McNish, Mariella Frostrup, Heidi Clements, Luisa Dunn, Cindy Gallop, Seema Anand, Catherine Gray, Sam Baker, Jennifer Cox and more.

''I will read anything Poorna Bell writes!'' Taylor Jenkins Reid''Gorgeous, affirming, an exploration of why and how we nurture'' Pandora Sykes____________________________It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Padma and Wallace have spent ten years building a relationship that feels . . . fine. Until Wallace gives Padma an ultimatum about starting a family she''s not sure she even wants.Padma''s fifteen-year-old niece Myra is reaching her own crisis point. When she falls in with the wrong crowd and her life ends up in danger, it''s the final straw for her parents.Now Padma will spend the summer with her niece - in a ramshackle, ivy-clad house on the Kent clifftops - running a DIY rehab of sorts.Will this be a pressure too far for her and Wallace? And how will she spend six weeks with a niece who, thanks to her sister, she barely knows?It''s the last place they want to be.But this could just be the summer that changes everything . . .Praise for This Is Fine: ''This Is Fine is so much better than fine, it’s totally genius. The writing is compelling and insightful – not to mention hilarious – and the story moved me to tears more than once. I LOVE THIS BOOK!’ Lucy Vine''A perfect summer novel with endless entertainment and escapism. Warm, funny, charming and so brilliantly executed'' Salma El-Wardany ''This witty, warm, beautifully written novel will both gladden and sadden; it''ll crack open your heart and pour gold into it'' Catherine Gray''A sweet, smart story about sisterhood, exploring complex themes courageously. I fell in love with Padma and Myra’'' Daisy Buchanan''Light, funny and gorgeous - but also at times gritty and profound'' Good Housekeeping‘A brilliant, highly relatable look at complex family dynamics and womanhood, This is Fine is a must-read this summer’ Olivia Petter''Warm, witty, wise and brimming with heart'' Zing Tsjeng''[Poorna] taps into the crevice of every human emotion and brings out pure light and joy. A must read'' Poppy Jay''Funny, insightful and ranges thoughtfully over all manner of subjects that matter'' Natasha Poliszczuk''A thought provoking and delicate read with a great deal of warm humour too!'' Stephanie Yeboah

When Bel Kumar leaves for work in the morning, the last thing she expects is wake up in hospital later that day - with her ex from four years ago by her bedside. It turns out that: 1) She's had a near-death accident outside work 2) She urgently needs to replace her ex with another next of kin on her HR form But who can Bel turn to in a crisis? She's never been good at asking for help, but she knows she needs to reconnect with the most important people from her past. Within days she's navigating complex family history, old school friendships and romantic encounters - with consequences she never could have predicted. Perhaps the worst day of Bel's life will turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to her ...