The List of Suspicious Things

A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships, its dark undertow leavened by stout Yorkshire humour * The Times *
I absolutely adore it! – Marian Keyes
Godfrey succeeds brilliantly in fitting a gripping and moving story in the interstices of a horrific episode in recent history, without ever trivialising, taking focus from, or minimising the lasting impact of the original crimes. * Guardian *
There’s been buzz around this novel - for good reason. Endearing characters and nostalgic details make this a must-read * Good Housekeeping *
One of the buzziest debuts of 2024, and deservedly so….prepare to have all the feelings * Red *
Fabulous. I loved Miv’s spirit * Prima *
I can’t believe this is a debut. Heavy themes handled with such tenderness and care, a moving, memorable tale of community, connection and curiosity. I loved it – Emma Gannon
A heartwarming tale about the power of human connection, written with empathy, warmth and care. To read it is to feel that little bit better about life – Elizabeth Day
[THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS] was such a joyous read … the story spoke to me on so many levels. The characters are adorable and we all need an Aunty Jean in our lives … a beautiful story of friendship, community and family. Heartwarming – Zoe Ball
Funny, poignant and drawn with real compassion. This is a heart-warming book – Emma Healey, author of ELIZABETH IS MISSING

Jennie Godfrey was raised in West Yorkshire in a mill-working family and her debut novel, The List of Suspicious Things, was inspired by her childhood there in the 1970s. In 2020, Jennie gave up her corporate career to build a life around books. She is now a writer and part-time bookseller who lives, and writes, in the Somerset countryside.

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