Sophie, Standing There: The Highly Anticipated New Novel From The International Bestselling Author Of Sorrow And Bliss

Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason is a sharp, tender work of contemporary literary fiction for anyone who likes their humour threaded through real emotional weight. Set around the backstage bustle of literary festivals, it follows Sophie Pattison, a freelance sound tech and devoted reader who’s newly uprooted and quietly overwhelmed by loneliness.

When Sophie becomes captivated by a celebrated author she encounters through work, that fascination starts to feel like a lifeline: books, interviews and podcasts offering company when her own life feels stuck at arm’s length. Sophie tells herself she’ll never meet her hero—until the possibility edges closer, and everything Sophie thinks she knows about connection, admiration and herself begins to shift.

Perfect for readers drawn to character-driven novels, witty observations, bookish settings, and stories about loneliness, love and finding your way back to other people.

Add it to your basket and step into Sophie’s world.