The Memory of You

An uplifting novel from Samantha Tonge for 2023. 'A gorgeous, gorgeous book, full of love, written from the heart. I adored every page!' Bestselling author, Judy Leigh

Alex would like to believe she’s a woman who has it all. Or that’s what she tells everyone, including herself. But this is far from true. Actually she’s on the cusp of losing her home, her dream career as a writer is in tatters, her ex won’t speak to her, and her mother’s gone forever.

But then a chance meeting with a stranger named Hope gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, when Hope jokes that perhaps Alex should take over her job in a café while she goes travelling.

Just at that moment, it sounds like the answer to all her problems. So Alex persuades Hope to let her step into her shoes for a month. She brushes away Hope’s attempts to explain about the café, instead demanding to know more about the owner Tom.

But she should have asked for more details. Because the ‘Wrong Order Café’ isn’t like anywhere she’s ever been before. And Alex’s life is about to change forever…

A gorgeously uplifting story about memories, storytelling, love and friendship, about the journeys we take and the people we meet, what we remember and how there are some things we can never forget.

‘Perfection – heart-breaking, heart-warming, witty and comforting… A glorious recipe that makes the reader want to move into this cafe and never leave. I absolutely adored it.’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane

‘Samantha Tonge has done it again! An emotional and enlightening story packed with empathy and heart.’ Zoe Folbigg, bestselling author of The Note

‘Oh, this book! A beautiful and truly unforgettable read.’ Helen Prior, bestselling author of Away With the Penguins

‘I loved this heartwarming book… Great characters… Moments to make you smile, raise a lump in your throat and touches of humour… Wonderful.’ Caroline Roberts, bestselling author of The Cosy Teashop series

‘Wonderful… the author’s emotional touch is quite perfect… A book entirely filled with kindness and love that can’t fail to touch the heart… I adored every moment. One of my books of the year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I’m not sure any words I choose will be eloquent enough to sum up this very special book…. It’s honest, raw, poignant and heart-breaking. It is also warm-hearted, positive, uplifting, funny and full of love and hope… Clearly written straight from the heart.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A hug in a book… A truly stunning read and deserved every one of the 5 stars in spades. Loved it doesn’t cover it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story is beautiful, uplifting, emotional, thought-provoking and thoroughly disarming… brave, funny, beautiful… life affirming.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me in tears of laughter and tears of heartbreak… Beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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