Way Back by Sara Cox - ISBN: 9781529392548
Paperback
Fine life now, but does going “way back” ignite true happiness?

Way Back

The warm and witty novel from the bestselling author of Thrown, and BBC Radio 2 broadcaster

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    24 June 2025

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Summary

‘warm, funny and perceptive’ - ELIZABETH DAY

‘A thumping good read’ - JO BRAND

‘Full of Sara Cox’s natural warmth and wit’ - PRIMA

Josie’s life is fine. Absolutely, completely fine. Her gorgeous house in London is fine. Her husband is fine. It’s the life she wanted - isn’t it? So why this feeling, nibbling away at the edges of Josie’s thoughts? Why can’t she stop thinking about the life she used to ha…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529392548
ISBN-10:1529392543
Author:Sara Cox
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodder Paperback
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:24 June 2025
Weight:220g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 26mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A warm and moving dive into childhood secrets, shot through with the wonder of female friendships. Imbued with laughs and constant surprises – Jo Brand
A gorgeously written story of starting over, secrets, friendship… and going wild in the country – Lucy Diamond
Gorgeous! Warm and funny and brimming with tenderness and heart – Graham Norton
Full of Sara Cox’s natural warmth and wit * Prima *
Relatable, observant and funny … Great music references too! * Woman & Home *
A thoughtful, witty family drama * Yorkshire Post *

About The Author

Sara Cox

Sara Cox is a beloved figure for millions of BBC Radio 2 listeners. She presented her teatime show for seven years before moving to host the iconic Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Earlier in her career, she developed a passion for broadcasting at BBC Radio 1, where she hosted the Breakfast Show for four years, reaching an audience of eight million listeners. She recently received recognition for her work, winning The Best Audio Presenter at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.

On television, Sara hosted the popular weekly book programme Between The Covers on BBC Two and was a regular co-host of BBC Two’s Morning Live. Her other television credits include The Great Pottery Throwdown, Back In Time for Tea, and Love In The Countryside. She is currently filming the second series of The Marvellous Miniature Workshop for BBC One.

Sara has also contributed to national newspapers, writing columns for The Mirror and The Guardian. Her memoir, Till The Cows Come Home, achieved bestseller status on The Sunday Times list, as did her previous novels, Thrown and Way Back.

In 2025, Sara demonstrated remarkable dedication by raising £11.7 million for Children In Need through her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, which involved running five ultra marathons in five days.

Sara currently resides with her family in North London. She maintains a connection to her farming roots through her numerous pets and by riding her horse, Nelly.

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