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
Profoundly original and dazzlingly written. A beautiful mystery with heart -- Rob Rinder
A beautiful story of friendship, community and family . . . heart-warming -- Zoe Ball
A book full of heart that drops you vividly into a time and place. Superb -- Kate Hamer
An extraordinary achievement -- Clare Pooley
This is such a tender coming of age story with unforgettable characters. Exquisite storytelling that's full of heart -- Julie Owen-Moylan
Absolutely loved it - it is so engrossing, utterly heart-breaking (made me cry!) but also redemptive and hopeful at the same time -- Sophie Hannah
I am so sad it has ended because it is a GORGEOUS TRIUMPH. Jennie is an easy and natural storyteller. Beautifully crafted, moving, funny heart-warming, it has all the feels -- Georgina Moore
Pretty sure this will be the book of 2024. Bring tissues -- Joanna Nadin
The characters completely burrowed into my heart. It's a warm, funny, huge-hearted book without any twee - it's truthful, carrying a sadness too -- Chloe Timms
An astonishing debut written with much talent and tenderness. It sings with humanity -- Amy Twigg
Brimming with what is means to be human, this is a book to be savoured and cherished. A book that should be required reading for current and future generations. A once in a lifetime kind of book -- Awais Khan
What could be more magical than a writer who can flip from hilarity to darkness and back on the same page? Jennie Godfrey does this and more in THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS, all told in a voice that is as authentic as it is unforgettable -- Jenny Jackson
Endearing characters, nostalgic period details and a warmth that rises from the page make this a must-read * Good Housekeeping *
A mystery wrapped up in a story of community and family, The List of Suspicious Things is a gorgeous, page-turning book * i Paper *
A standout debut full of heart * The Sun, Fabulous Magazine *
Heartbreaking […] a superlative coming-of-age story * Mail on Sunday *
A beautifully written story about friendship, family and the untold secrets hidden beneath the surface...a touching novel that will have you in tears, shock, laughter and horror * Press Association *
Thoroughly enjoyable, charming and singular . . . What a debut! -- Milly Johnson
Well, this is such a wonderful story. It’s seen through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl called Miv, in the 1970s in Yorkshire. Miv is on the search with her friend Sharon for the Yorkshire Ripper. Now, although that is a very serious subject matter and a dark one, this book is so warm and cosy and light and funny in parts. It’s just a beautiful tale of friendship and also the secrets that you discover in your own local community. It’s such a brilliant book -- Fearne Cotton