My Favourite Mistake - Marian Keyes

In My Favourite Mistake, beloved Irish author Marian Keyes returns with a story full of humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom.

Anna seems to have it all — a successful career in New York’s beauty PR scene, a stylish apartment, and a kind (if overbearing) partner. But beneath the surface, she’s restless. When life in the Big Apple loses its shine, Anna swaps skyscrapers for sea breeze, heading back to Ireland to help her old friends Brigit and Colm open a luxury coastal retreat in the sleepy town of Maumtully.

There’s just one problem: the locals hate the idea. Tensions rise, protests escalate, and Anna soon finds herself caught between community chaos and personal confusion. To make things more complicated, her ex-boyfriend Joey Armstrong is suddenly back in her life — and he’s working right beside her.

As Anna rebuilds her world, she must face her past mistakes, confront old feelings, and rediscover what truly makes her happy. Funny, romantic, and emotionally sharp, My Favourite Mistake is a warm, uplifting exploration of love, friendship, and starting again when life doesn’t go to plan.

Main Themes of the Book

• Love, loss, and second chances
• Midlife reinvention and self-acceptance
• The meaning of home and belonging
• Friendship and community
• Humor, heartache, and healing

Why You Should Read This Book by Marian Keyes

• Written by Marian Keyes, one of the world’s bestselling authors of women’s fiction.
• A perfect mix of wit, emotion, and romance that fans of Grown Ups and Rachel’s Holiday will love.
• Captures the charm of small-town Ireland with Keyes’ trademark humor and warmth.
• Explores relatable modern themes — love, career burnout, and second chances.
• Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt, feel-good fiction with real emotional depth.

My Favourite Mistake is a classic Marian Keyes novel: sharp, funny, and full of soul. It’s a story about facing your past, finding your place, and realizing that sometimes, your biggest mistakes can lead to your greatest happiness.

A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of laughter, love, and fresh starts.