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Joanna Miller

Praise for The Eights

I ADORED it. What a fantastic read. My book of the year

Jill Mansel

I loved this story of the first women admitted to Oxford University - and its gorgeously written characters. Rooted strongly in time and place, this novel transports you

JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things

I so enjoyed The Eights and became completely involved in the lives of the four pioneering heroines whose friendship is the beating heart of the book

CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small Pleasures

I ADORED it. What a fantastic read. My book of the year

Jill Mansel

I loved this story of the first women admitted to Oxford University - and its gorgeously written characters. Rooted strongly in time and place, this novel transports you

JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things

I so enjoyed The Eights and became completely involved in the lives of the four pioneering heroines whose friendship is the beating heart of the book

CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small Pleasures

I ADORED it. What a fantastic read. My book of the year

Jill Mansel

I loved this story of the first women admitted to Oxford University - and its gorgeously written characters. Rooted strongly in time and place, this novel transports you

JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things

I so enjoyed The Eights and became completely involved in the lives of the four pioneering heroines whose friendship is the beating heart of the book

CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small Pleasures

Celebrating Independent Bookshop Week

Joanna Miller picks her favourite indie bookshop

Suddenly on Sheaf Street, Daventry

Choosing a favourite bookshop is like choosing a favourite child: it is an impossible task. So many wonderful indies have supported The Eights: Our Bookshop Tring, Bert’s Books, The Berkhamsted Bookshop, and The Chorleywood Bookshop, to name just a few.

My first author event was at Suddenly on Sheaf Street, Daventry. I will NEVER forget the moment I spotted the stunning hand-painted window featuring The Eights. The interior added to the magic with its medieval beams and oak staircase. The staff were funny, welcoming and enthusiastic, and thanks to them, the evening was a sell-out. It was a joyous event with a strong sense of community – the perfect launch for a debut author – and I’ll always be grateful.

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