On the surface, So Thrilled For You by @hollybourne.bsky.social is a tense tale about four friends navigating their 30s — marriage, sexuality, friendships, and everything else — but underneath, it's an unflinching, visceral take on motherhood and womanhood. A true horror story. Out in January.

* #BookTour * @hollybourne.bsky.social’s new book, #SoThrilledForYou, is published in hardback (and eBook) on 16 January 2025 and there’s a book tour (in partnership with The Mum Club) in January. Buy your tickets here: linktr.ee/sothrilledfo... @hodderfiction.bsky.social

Went to get some acupuncture for stress and the lady literally struggled to get the needles in. They kept popping out like Pop Up Pirate cos I'm so tense. I'm sure it's fine

The sheer elation of realising you missed your advent calendar yesterday so you get two chocolates today

Present Tense Me is really pissed off with Past Tense Me for writing such a shitty first draft. Why is editing SO HARD? Why are first drafts SO BAD?

98% of parents believe it's important for a child to own their own book. But for some, books are a luxury they can't afford. Your donation to @BookTrust will bring children the comfort of books to cherish for years to come. Donate now: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas​

Another absolutely brilliant and eye opening read from @hollybourne.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social . #ThrilledForYou is about the back breaking exhaustion of early motherhood, pregnancy and the anxiety of choosing to stay child free when everyone around you is moving on. Spectacular work

So Thrilled For You - @hollybourne.bsky.social - out 30th Jan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lots of hype around this and rightfully so 👏 Raw, impactful tale of the pressures of motherhood, and toxic friendships - very relatable and masterfully written! Absolutely loved this ARC - thank you @hodderfiction.bsky.social

Is there anything more anxiety-inducing in a noise-phobic person than new neighbours moving in next door? I'm basically convulsing and googling 'soundproofing' and they're not even here yet

‘So Thrilled For You’ by @hodderfiction.bsky.social author @hollybourne.bsky.social pulls you in from the very first page and explores the female mind, the brutality of motherhood, friendships and the pressures of society. #BookReview #BookSky handwrittengirl.com/book-reviews...

I think woman from their twenties up will recognise and identify with at least one of the characters in #SoThrilledForYou by @hollybourne.bsky.social. Set over the course of an intense baby shower during a heatwave, the book rotates through four points of view.

So much love coming through for this one… #SoThrilledForYou by @hollybourne.bsky.social - out Jan 2025! @hodderfiction.bsky.social @mmagency.bsky.social

So excited to receive a copy of So Thrilled For You by @hollybourne.bsky.social . Thanks so much for sending @francescamain.bsky.social I can't wait to read it!

Another excellent novel by @hollybourne.bsky.social Actual tears were cried.

I've been re-reading Gone Girl and, holy moly, is that book good. Achingly brilliant. The way Flynn plays on nightmarish gender royals in heterosexual relationships is beyond a chef's kiss.

Thanks all. So far, the lists of school visit authors are: Primary go.bsky.app/5u2ArqX Secondary go.bsky.app/EDt42ua I will keep adding to them :)

Now Florence Pugh has been diagnosed with endometriosis, the Times asked me to write about the two decades it took me to get care, and why it's so vital endometriosis EXPERTS treat women whenever possible, not just general gynaes. www.thetimes.com/life-style/c....

Am I the only parent who can't handle the casual cannibalism in Richard Scarry books? Just casually cutting up a sausage of my own kind's flesh...

Hey babe, let’s watch that Christmas film the Holiday. That Christmas film where Christmas straight up doesn’t happen. Like, everyone in the film ignores it.

YOU SHOULD COME! (You should especially come to Bath on the 14th because I’m chairing that one)

I'm going on tour in January with So Thrilled For You, and I am so thrilled about it! Tickets on sale here: linktr.ee/sothrilledfo...

Never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids. Never stop reading to them, and helping them to read. Never stop changing lives. #literacy #kidlit #books

Niche things I'd love to connect about: - How much I'm genuinely enjoying Rings Of Power - How Adam Brody's acute sexiness distracts from the fact 'Nobody Wants This' is pretty problematic and not fab - Do you slow blink to your cat to test if it loves you and let that determine your self-worth?

My mum complained to me about the new 'artistic direction' they've taken in The Mirror And The Light. "They've got Damian Lewis narrating everything which is a bit weird." Turns out she has unknowingly watched the first two episodes with audio description on.

It really is starting to feel a little bit like 2013 on here and I really love it

Ok, lots of bookish friends seem to be here now. So which books are you most excited about for early 2025? Something you've written, or worked on, or are just anticipating as a reader? I'm currently reading #SoThrilledForYou by @hollybourne.bsky.social and loving it. Over to you.

I absolutely love books by @hollybourne.bsky.social, whether it’s her YA or fiction, she always hits the nail on the head when it comes to the complexities and dynamics of female relationships. #BookBlogger #SoThrilledForYou

YALC yesterday was so much fun! There feels like a lot of doom and gloom in the teen book industry, but YALC reminded me how much passion and enthusiasm there is by readers

"The first girl to scream was a cheerleader." So excited to reveal the title of my new YA novel, "AND THEN WE SCREAMED". Published by Usborne 25

Hello! Great to see so much #kidlitUK activity. I suspect quite a few more may join this weekend. Welcome! If you are wondering how to find UK children’s book people here is a thread of some starter packs. These two are (mainly) UK children's authors go.bsky.app/GLnmxCv go.bsky.app/3hvsJPY

Who is going to #YALC tomorrow? I'll be revealing the title of my new YA at the Usborne stand at 2:30pm before chairing the 10 year anniversary panel at 3pm

Holly Bourne's here, people! One of my students was just apologising for bringing back The Yearbook late "because I had to reread it,like, a zillion times!" Big fave at our library 😊 #BookSky #KidLit #AuthorsAndWriting #WritingCommunity

An intro post about who I am for any new follower: - I've written four books for adults. Newest is 'So Thrilled For You' (Out Jan 25) - ...And twelve YA novels - I'm an ambassador for Women's Aid 'Love Respect' service for teenagers - Big believer in books/writing as activism

Hi everyone. I'm author Holly Bourne. And this is the cringe earnest first message I'm posting while I figure out if this is the safe haven from Twitter I need/want it to be