{"product_id":"9781761347689","title":"When Lemons Give You Life","description":"Author: Johnston, Anna\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761347689\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 432\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sharply funny, heart-stirring novel about rediscovering joy when life has lost its flavour, from the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife\u003c\/i\u003e (recently acquired by Netflix).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRedemption is a dish best served warm . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow has lost his appetite. He's done with grief, guilt and the beige slop they dare call food at Sunny Glen Aged Care Facility, where he now resides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife's given him all the lemons he can handle - so he breaks into the nursing home kitchen to bake himself one last tart. It's supposed to be his final meal, but the act of cooking stirs a dormant joy. Soon, he's regularly sneaking in after dark, serving up flavour and comfort to his fellow residents. Yet behind the apron is a lie so big it could destroy the one thing he has left to protect . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meanwhile, Griff's younger sister, Lisa, is navigating a new ADHD diagnosis and the spark of an unexpected romance. Despite their fractured sibling relationship, she dutifully visits Griff, though she knows hope of a reconciliation is gone, buried in the silence between them. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But the truth has a way of boiling over - and when secrets, souffles and second chances collide, they may discover a recipe for forgiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Johnston's second novel is an enchanting story that will appeal to fans of Richard Osman, Joanna Nell and Amanda Hampson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'Smart, authentic and full of heart.' Graeme Simsion, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rosie Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'Anna Johnston imbues her characters with a warmth, tenderness and singularity that makes them irresistible. A charming tale of redemption, complex sibling bonds and the joy of a meal cooked with love, this book will leave your heart full and your tastebuds ignited.' Mikki Brammer, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Collected Regrets of Clover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A delicious treat of a novel, rich with the complex flavours of love, loss, familial relationships and redemption. I adored it.' Emma Grey, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePictures of You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Written with empathy, insight and authenticity, \u003ci\u003eWhen Lemons Give You Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a delicious journey from regret to reconciliation. Heartfelt, funny and uplifting.' Julietta Henderson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Funny Thing About Norman Foreman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An absolute chef's kiss of a novel, prepared with heart and humour, guaranteed to please your palate.' Troy Hunter, author of \u003ci\u003eGus and the Missing Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e'For the burnt-out and world-weary, Anna Johnston's novels offer essential therapy - wickedly funny stories about flawed heroes with the power to restore our faith in each other.' Kirsten Miller, author of \u003ci\u003eLula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882740764830,"sku":"UBD-9781761347689","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761347689.jpg?v=1779862153","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761347689","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}