The Authenticity Project
Hardback Published on: 02/04/2020
Price: £12.99
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Great Read
Great read. Original idea. Fascinating characters and engaging story.
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Heart warming
Absolutely lovely, one of the nicest books I've read in a while. Full of positivity and warmth, fabulous characters and a feel good plot with no nasty surp... READ MORE
The Book You Need Right Now
This is the sweet uplifting story you need in your life right now! Such an unusual concept with characters you’ll end up rooting for, surprising you more t... READ MORE
Heart warming and lovely!
I really like books that inspire you to stop and take stock of your life, The Authenticity Project certainly does that. We all hide things, our real feelin... READ MORE
Left me with a smile on my face
This brilliant book was full of heart and wisdom. I was invested in each character’s journey as they faced their vulnerabilities and helped each other beco... READ MORE
Synopsis
A story about connection, community, and the kindness of strangers.
Six strangers with one universal thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.
What would happen if they told the truth instead?
Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.
Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood cafe, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.
Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9781787631793
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 222 x 144 x 144 mm
- Weight: 529g
Customer Reviews
View allLoved it.
I loved this book. What a great idea. That little green book . . . I would have liked more, but as it was, I loved how Pooley brought together a small grou... READ MORE
Life affirming
What a superb book. I started it this morning and finished it around midnight. I put it down reluctantly to get quick meals and walk my dog. I know it ... READ MORE
Excellent debut novel
Having read the blurb I thought this sounded like an interesting story and I wasn’t wrong at all. An absolutely brilliant read which actually had me laughi... READ MORE
A modern day classic
Claire Pooley has managed to create that most rare of beasts - A modern day classic. I just adored this book and, if I had more time, I’d return to page on... READ MORE
A real treat of a book!
This is a great book! Julien leaves the Authenticity project in a cafe, where Monica finds it. From there, we are introduced to a whole host of characters,... READ MORE
Slice of life..
This was a very enjoyable read. I found the multiple characters all very engaging and loved delving into the little snippets of their life. I also like th... READ MORE
Just read it!
This book was fantastic and definitely not what I was expecting. This is a warm book (although sometimes you really need to give the characters a talking t... READ MORE
Emotional and Excellent
An absolutely wonderful story of the relationship built between strangers Emily and Jake meeting for the first time on an anger management course. Possibly... READ MORE
Excellent debut
This was an excellent debut book with an original idea which I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters were well drawn and likeable and the storyline was realis... READ MORE
A Little Gem
This book is very different from the usual genres I would read. I chose it based on it's title and it's premise. What a wonderful idea, to give people the ... READ MORE
A fantastic read
A great idea, a great cast of characters - and an ending I didn't see coming. The Authenticity Project is a fantastic read - and reminder to all of us that... READ MORE
Very enjoyable read
This was a really nice, character-driven novel where we got to know many different characters. It was well written and an enjoyable read.
A wonderful debut that you won’t want to put down
The Authenticity Project is not the type of book that I normally read (I’m a crime and thriller junkie!), but I had heard so much about it and the premise ... READ MORE
Warm & fuzzy read!
The past year has been difficult for so many & this book really does make you feel good/provide a bit of escapism. You’re drawn into the lives of some fant... READ MORE
Read it and fall in love
Julian used to be a famous artist, but now he's old and lonely. He writes down his story in a small notebook, titles it The Authenticity Project and leaves... READ MORE
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers and also Pigeonhole for the advanced copy, which I have enjoyed reading.
This is the author, Clare Pooley’s fir... READ MORE
Really enjoyed this charming novel!
The Authenticity Project brings together a cast of characters who would never have met, had a little green notebook not been put in their path... Each char... READ MORE
Quirky!
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy, it had also been recommended by a friend so I just had to read this on arrival.
I think it would be cool ... READ MORE
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
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With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers and also Pigeonhole for the advanced copy, which I have enjoyed reading.
This i... READ MORE
Friendship, loyalty, happiness
Your deepest truth, write it down and pass it on. 6 strangers do this and no longer become strangers. A famous artist retelling his height of fame but no l... READ MORE
A wonderful story, a light-hearted and yet rather profound one that I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of.
Oh but this is a delightfully wonderful read and one I thoroughly recommend as an antidote for these unusual and scary times. The premise of the book is si... READ MORE
A real tonic of a book!
I really enjoyed reading this book and found it a real tonic at this strange time. The characters and locations jump off the page and I found myself immers... READ MORE
New favourite
I absolutely loved this, I couldn’t get enough. It’s so realistic of so many relatable lives. The messy nature of people and fakery who imitate on a daily ... READ MORE
Intriguing characters!
Rounded down from around 4.5 stars ⭐️
The Authenticity Project follows the lives of 6 people, who have all expressed the deepest truths in a textbook tha... READ MORE
Friends we all wish for
We all need a Monica's cafe in our lives! I have a category of books I call 'nice books' and by that I mean books that leave the reader feeling positive an... READ MORE
Loved it!
This book was amazing, I found it in Tesco's and hadn't heard of it before, I read it withing a week and it was an amazing story line!
New favourite
I absolutely loved this, I couldn’t get enough. It’s so realistic of so many relatable lives. The messy nature of people and fakery who imitate on a daily ... READ MORE
I can see this becoming a film
Thank you to Caboodle Firsts for the advanced copy (first time I've won anything I think).
I'm not a big reader of modern fiction (more of a Daphne Du Maur... READ MORE
Heartwarming !! A lovely read
This is a simple and very clever story about a group of mismatched friends . It starts with Julian an old man who lives by himself and doesn't believe that... READ MORE
Feel good vibe
The authenticity project radiates feel good vibes with an eclectic cast of characters that brought a smile to my face.
Reading this charming and quirky deb... READ MORE
Heartwarming, positive read
Julian used to be a well known artist who's friends including Vivienne Westwood; he's now lonely and approaching his 80th birthday. He starts The Authentic... READ MORE
A perfect read for turbulent times
"The Authenticity Project" is a story of one notebook and people connected through it. The plot evolves around strangers sharing stories of their truest se... READ MORE
Feel good....
What a lovely feel good book! It was an ideal choice of book to read while in lockdown due to covid-19.
It's full of well rounded characters, all with thei... READ MORE
A very enjoyable read.
Julian is of the opinion that people never tell one another the truth about their lives, to remedy this he writes down his own story in a small green book ... READ MORE
Heart-warming and uplifting
This simple tale of people thrown together through chance really works. It is a modern lesson that social media can tell whatever tales a person wants but ... READ MORE
feel good read
This ticks all the boxes if you want a nice uplifting feelgood read and if you loved Eleanor Oliphant / Saving Missy then you will love this. A group of m... READ MORE
Heartwarming and uplifting
This is the story of a little notebook.
Julian feels a bit jaded by life, he’s frustrated that no-one seems to be truly honest with each other any more. S... READ MORE
A community feel-good hug of a novel
If you enjoy Libby Page and are looking for a similar community feel-good novel, then Clare Pooley's Authenticity Project should fit the bill very nicely.
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Community spirit in a romance
When Monica finds an old exercise book entitled The Authenticity Project abandoned in her cafe, she has no idea how it will influence her future. After rea... READ MORE
Make time to visit Monica's cafe
Thank you to Transworld Publishers and Random House UK for a digital review copy - my thoughts are my own.
After seeing great reviews for this book, I fin... READ MORE
A very easy read with a beautiful message
This book reminded me just how complicated life can get sometimes. You've had those conversations with your friends, right? Those you-won't-believe-what-ju... READ MORE
An easy read with a beautiful deeper message
This book reminded me just how complicated life can get sometimes. You've had those conversations with your friends, right? Those you-won't-believe-what-ju... READ MORE
Fabulous read. Highly recommended
What a fabulous book. It is so wonderful to see how life can take a different turn and change your world forever with the meeting and unwitting interventio... READ MORE
Amazeballs!
Complusive reading!
The moment I read the opening chapter I was hooked! I found the story a fascinating and absorbing read. The writing flows effortlessly throughout. But bew... READ MORE
Seriously outstanding
Seriously I cant put this book down i am absolutely hooked. I cant help but cast the film or even better tv series. An outstanding read
Book for all ages
I loved loved loved this book ! I felt great reading it and enjoyed every bit .i gave it to my elderly Mum and now she is loving it . Treat yourself
Uplifting and real
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Uplifting
Friendships and bonds
Preconceptions smashed
I’ve heard about this book in the last year, all positive murmurings. The actual experie... READ MORE
The perfect feel good book for a world ravaged by a pandemic
I have read some amazing books in this most awful of years. But this is the book that gave me hope. It’s about a simpler time. It’s about relationships. It... READ MORE
A wonderfully uplifting read
Clare Pooley books are quirkily unique. I have had this book waiting for far too long, having read her two others (The People On Platform 5 and How To Age ... READ MORE
Heartwarming and funny
I really enjoyed reading this book and found it a real tonic at this strange time. The characters and locations jump off the page and I found myself immer... READ MORE
A great story
"The Authenticity Project" is a story of one notebook and people connected through it. The plot evolves around strangers sharing stories of their truest se... READ MORE
Unbelievable
Yet another fantastic read from this author.
I just could not stop reading. But wanted it to go on forever.
Let’s have more of these fantastic stories
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