title: Turning Forty
author:  Mike Gayle 
description: 'The Brummie author is particularly adept at depicting male and female characters with equal conviction . . . He affords his characters patience, and his plots all move along swimmingly on the back of his clear and comfy prose . . . The execution is pretty damn smart' Book of the Week ****<b><i><i>Daily Mirror</i></i></b><br /><br />Unique, funny and full of drama, we loved this story's twist . . . Genius!<b><i><i>Closer</i></i></b><br /><br />Praise for The Stag and Hen Weekend: 'Gayle back at his best'<b><i><i>Sun</i></i></b><br /><br />Innovative new book from chick-lit king Mike Gayle . . . it's hilarious<b><i><i>Now</i></i></b><br /><br />A unique story, filled with quirky off-beat characters [...] An addictive read from start to finish, it is a bumpy ride as we join Helen and Phil on their adventures as they make the most of their freedom whilst learning a few home truths about one another as they discover that the path of true love never runs smoothly. Filled to the brim with vibrant characters and one-liners, Mike Gayle brings a breath of fresh air to the chick-lit genre.<b><i><i>Handwritten Girl</i></i></b>
zlib_text: **Contents**
  
  Also by Mike Gayle
  
  Title Page
  
  Copyright
  
  Dedication
  
  Prologue
  
  1\. Danny
  
  2\. James
  
  3\. Danny
  
  4\. James
  
  5\. Danny
  
  6\. James
  
  7\. Danny
  
  8\. James
  
  9\. Danny
  
  10\. James
  
  11\. Danny
  
  12\. James
  
  13\. Danny
  
  14\. James
  
  15\. Danny
  
  16\. James
  
  17\. Danny
  
  18\. James
  
  19\. Danny
  
  20\. James
  
  21\. Danny
  
  22\. James
  
  23\. Danny
  
  24\. James
  
  25\. Danny
  
  26\. James
  
  27\. Danny
  
  28\. James
  
  29\. Danny
  
  30\. James
  
  31\. Danny
  
  32\. James
  
  33\. Danny
  
  34\. James
  
  35\. Danny
  
  36\. James
  
  37\. Danny
  
  38\. James
  
  39\. Danny
  
  40\. James
  
  41\. Danny
  
  42\. James
  
  43\. Danny
  
  44\. James
  
  Epilogue: One year later
  
   _Also by Mike Gayle_
  
  My Legendary Girlfriend
  
  Mr Commitment
  
  Turning Thirty
  
  Dinner for Two
  
  His ’n’ Hers
  
  Brand New Friend
  
  Wish You Were Here
  
  Life and Soul of the Party
  
  The Importance of Being a Bachelor
  
  Men at Work (Quick Read)
  
  The Stag and Hen Weekend
  
  Turning Forty
  
  Seeing Other People
  
  The Hope Family Calendar
  
   _Non-fiction_
  
  The To-Do List
  
    
    
    
    
  
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