Gail Honeyman

About the Author

Gail Honeyman was born in 1972. Her mother was a civil servant and her father worked in science. She attended college at Glasgow University, where she studied French language and literature. She attended the University of Oxford for postgraduate studies in French poetry but decided against pursuing a career in academia and worked “backroom jobs” at Glasgow University instead. While working in administration, Honeyman enrolled in a writing course where she composed short stories and began work on Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine was published in 2017 and earned Honeyman numerous awards, including the 2017 Costa First Novel Award and the “Debut Book of the Year” and “Overall Winner” awards in the 2018 British Book Awards. Currently, Honeyman is at work on her second novel. She lives in Glasgow.

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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

Eleanor Oliphant, a finance clerk nearing her 30s, has worked for the same graphic design company since she graduated from college. She’s a quirky loner who struggles to navigate social situations,... view guide