This August, our most-voted title is Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann — a warm, witty contemporary novel that explores grief, friendship, and second chances, all set against the charm of a surprise London adventure.
About the Book ‘Your Friend and Mine’
When Margot receives an email from her best friend Tess—who died twenty years ago—she’s thrown into a whirlwind of memory, guilt, and unexpected adventure. Back in 2000, their intense friendship was full of promise and plans to travel Europe together, but Margot’s sudden romance with Johnny derailed everything. Now, Tess’s posthumous gift offers Margot a second chance: a trip to London, a list of heartfelt tasks, and the company of Tess’s enigmatic stepbrother, Leo.
Warm, witty, and deeply moving, Your Friend and Mine is a joyful exploration of friendship, grief, and rediscovery. With sharp humour and emotional insight, Jessica Dettmann invites readers to reflect on the dreams we leave behind—and the ones we’re brave enough to chase again.
About the author – Jessica Dettmann
Jessica Dettmann is the author of four novels and one book for children. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her family and her two cats. Before becoming a writer, she was a book editor. Even before that she once worked as the City of Sydney Christmas Angel, sitting on top of the Town Hall in a gown that reached the street, almost exclusively so she would have an interesting job to mention if she ever had the opportunity to write an author bio.
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You can borrow this month’s book for free from Libraries ACT:
- Reserve the physical book: Your Friend and Mine
- Read or listen on the go: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook via our digital platforms
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