Queenie is Working on It by Candice Carty-Williams

Award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams returns with a scalpel-sharp, poignant, and hilarious new book that shines a dazzling light on the realities of modern womanhood. Follow Queenie Jenkins as she navigates life's complexities, from confronting a racing biological clock to dealing with a smashed heart and career frustrations.

• 'SMART AND FUNNY...DELIGHTFULLY REALISED' - Guardian
• 'I LAUGHED AND CRIED...I FLEW THROUGH EVERY PAGE!' - Jennie Godfrey
• 'NO ONE TELLS A STORY LIKE CARTY WILLIAMS...FULL OF SO MUCH HEART, HUMOUR AND HONESTY' - Bolu Babalola
• 'FIZZING WITH LIFE, FUN AND SENSUAL ENERGY' - Diana Evans
• 'A WELCOMED RETURN...ENOUGH GASPS TO LEAVE YOU BURSTING AT THE SEAMS' - Yomi Ṣode

Queenie Jenkins is attempting to hold it together while facing:

• A racing biological clock when she is unsure about wanting children.
• Trying to act normal while dealing with heartbreak.
• Working for people she perceives as less intelligent.
• Being priced out of the housing market in her hometown.
• Being stuck in a situationship while desiring the love of her life back.

• Author: Candice Carty-Williams
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 432 pages
• Publication Date: July 2, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1409198979
• ISBN-13: 978-1409198970
• Dimensions: 160 x 40 x 226mm
• Weight: 620g

Experience the highly anticipated return from the author of Queenie in this sharp, funny, and honest exploration of contemporary life.