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Gin & Phonics

My Journey Through Middle-Class Motherhood (via the Occasional Pub)

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Gin & Phonics

By: Clara Batten
Narrated by: Clara Batten
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About this listen

‘I was asked the other day what I thought the hardest part of parenting was. I’d have to say that it’s definitely the kids.’

TikTok sensation Clara Batten has dedicated the last few years to seeking the answer to one of life’s most crucial questions:

Is it possible to raise and nurture two small humans without losing your bloody mind?

The good news is, now she’s found (some of) the answers and is sharing her secrets with the rest of us! In this riotous book, Clara reveals:

  • when it’s acceptable to buy your kids lunch from a kebab shop.
  • why a jar of pickled herrings from Waitrose is the ultimate guilty pleasure, nay necessity, for a sleep-deprived parent.
  • how to finally pursue your acting ambitions in your forties (despite a toddler sh*tting on the stairs during a self-tape audition).

Most importantly, Clara shows us that no matter how much we adore our little treasures, life isn’t just about their A, B and bloody Cs.

©2023 Clara Batten (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Women Funny Witty Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

‘Brilliant, bonkers and laugh-out-loud funny. Clara’s dry, sarcastic wit is fantastic. She is self-deprecating, relatable, and absolutely hilarious’ – Amanda Holden

‘Reading Gin & Phonics is like giving the room to your funniest friend. Sharply observed, laugh-out-loud funny and gloriously compelling.’ – Simon Pegg

'Hilarious and sassy reportage from the front line of the Waitrose (sorry, I mean Sainsbury’s) wine and spirits aisle.' – Phill Jupitus

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Really enjoyed the antidotes and stories in this book. Was so easy to listen to and made me laugh so many times

Down to earth, relatable and funny as hell

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This book is such a good laugh and if you’re a fan of Clara’s social media, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a heartwarming book of tales and an honest account of parenting, peppered with lots of Clara’s signature style humour. If you don’t take life too seriously and want a joyful, easy to listen to book, this is it.

A hilarious peek into the realities of parenting

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I loved the honesty and emotion that came across in her book. It kept me entertained through my long haul flight. Well done Clara!

Easy listening and entertaining, Clara is just relatable, honest and I’d love to be her friend!

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Such a good listen. Found myself smiling the entire time. All of the stories are brilliant and some are completely heartwarming. Loved it.

Belly laugh funny and totally relatable.

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A wonderful, whitty, heartwarming and relatable piece of work. She’s also written a very good book.

So so funny and relatable

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Watched Clara on Tiktok so had to read the book. It is an easy listen and worth the time.

Such a human, down to earth story

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I loved the book. Full of anecdotes and thoughts delivered with such delicious humour. Clara is the person I would love to have been friends with at school; we would have had amazing fun.

Clara Delights Us

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Written in an enjoyably readable chatty style, this wonderful book takes you on a marvellously positive journey through the middle class life and motherhood of the author. English to the core, it’s peppered with laugh out load moments

Immensely readable and entertaining

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Loved this, felt like a relatable glimpse into the daily life of a mum, wife and worker, trying to make it all fit in; Clara narrates well and has obviously put her personality into this fun read

A great listen with laugh out loud moments

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I listen to this to and from work each day and it never fails to make me smile and often laugh out loud on the train! Clara manages to reach into the truth of life with kids but tells her story with so much laughter, joy and energy. This book lets you know that, if you don’t take yourself too seriously, if you know who you really are and if you love more than you fear; then life is going to be ok. Love it!xxx

Makes me look forward to my commute!

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