Are We Having Fun Yet? Lucy Mangan Memoir On Parenting, Life And Joy For Modern Mothers Book

Are We Having Fun Yet? By Lucy Mangan is a warm, witty hardcover memoir for parents, book lovers and anyone who appreciates honest, funny writing about family life. Perfect for readers seeking a relatable voice on motherhood and domestic chaos, this brand new hardcover edition captures the small disasters and quiet triumphs of raising a child with sharp humour and heartfelt insight.

This edition is BRAND NEW and comes in Hardcover format. ISBN: 9781788161084. If you’re shopping for a delightful standalone book, a thoughtful gift set, or adding to a parenting book collection, Lucy Mangan’s essay-driven approach makes this a modern classic to return to again and again.

About the book: Are We Having Fun Yet? blends observational comedy with tender reflection. Praised by acclaimed authors, this title has been called “utterly, utterly perfect and brilliant” by Caitlin Moran, “enormously uplifting, funny and witty and wry” by Marian Keyes, and “a perfectly precise rendering of life with small children” by Meg Mason. Those endorsements highlight why this paperback-worthy voice (now in a durable hardcover edition) resonates so strongly with readers navigating the ups and downs of family life.

About the author

Lucy Mangan is an award-winning journalist and the Guardian’s television critic. Her publishing history includes Hopscotch & Handbags: the Truth About Being a Girl (2007) and Bookworm: a Memoir of Childhood Reading (2018), and she continues to write with the curiosity and candour that have earned her loyal readers. Trusted by readers for her honesty and humour, Lucy writes about the messy, bittersweet reality of parenting in a way that feels like talking to your smartest, funniest friend.

What’s inside

• Funny, intimate essays about parenting, sleep deprivation, and domestic life.
• Observational humour balanced with moments of sincere reflection and hope.
• Short, readable pieces ideal for busy parents or bedtime reading sessions.
• Endorsements from bestselling authors that speak to its broad appeal.

Key features & benefits:

• Durable hardcover—keeps this keepsake-quality memoir on your shelf for years.
• Great gift idea for new parents, teachers, and friends who love contemporary nonfiction.
• Accessible essays—perfect for snatched reading moments between school runs or before bed.
• Relatable voice—offers reassurance, laughter and perspective to anyone living with small children.

Whether you’re building a parenting book collection, searching for a thoughtful gift set for a new mum, or simply craving a funny, compassionate read, Are We Having Fun Yet? By Lucy Mangan delivers. This hardcover edition is both a practical purchase and an emotional keepsake—an honest celebration of the chaos and joy that comes with family life. Add it to your cart for a reliable laugh, a comforting perspective, and a memorable read that will be reached for again and again.