The Favourite by Fran Littlewood – JULY 26

£9.99

ISBN: 9781405951456

PUBLICATION DATE: 18 Jun 2026

PUBLISHER: Penguin Books Ltd

The Fisher family are on holiday . . . Mum, Dad. And their three grown-up daughters –  Alex, Nancy and Eva – plus their young families. Sisters with differences, yes –but these are quickly glossed over. This is not a family of secrets, lies or even half-truths. Or so they tell themselves. Right up until Dad accidentally drops a bombshell:he has a favourite . . .

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And suddenly everything unravels. All the secrets. All the lies.

The not even half-truths. But might it take coming apart to bring this family back together?

PRAISE FOR THE FAVOURITE

‘You’ll be captivated by the well-drawn characters’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘So sharp, funny, pacey and incredibly well-observed. I loved it’ REBECCA WAIT, author of I’m Sorry You Feel That Way

‘Fabulous – funny and brilliantly claustrophobic on family dynamics’ LAUREN BRAVO, author of Preloved

‘Fran Littlewood has the incredible ability to write like she’s been observing you and your family for years’ ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of Us

‘Sizzles with familial tension . . . Heartbreaking, candid and witty’ JUSTIN MYERS

‘Brilliantly funny, dark, insightful, wildly satisfying’ NATASHA POLISZCZUK

‘Has a cinematic quality . . . Every moment feels alive.Full of tender moments and thoughtful insights, The Favourite will be a favourite of readers, perfect with those with imperfect families – which is to say, all of us’ SHELF AWARENESS

‘What makes this sibling dramedy so delectable is Littlewood’s writing . . . All the nuances of sisterhood, daughterhood, wifehood, motherhood, divorcehood, and more are illuminated by this tale of spilled wine, slapped faces, and enduring family love.’ OPRAH DAILY