This is one book that has been recommended to me time and time again

I'm forever buying books even though there are at least 40 waiting to be read at home. And there's one book I just had to purchase recently, solely because it has become one of the most recommended books of 2025.

The Wedding People by Alison Espach is one of the most-talked-about books of the year.

I'm eager to see if it lives up to the hype, so it's gone to the top of my reading list this weekend.

You can buy a copy for your Kindle here.

What is The Wedding People about?

Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes.

Immediately, she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the wedding.

When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by a divorced and depressed stranger, she is furious.

Lila has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe.

Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another.

The Wedding People has been described by readers as one of the best books of the year.

One said, "Somehow this book manages to take a profoundly sad and disturbing premise and make it both moving and funny. It's a real feat of brilliance, and you'll be cheating yourself if you don't read it."

"Absolutely hooked within a few chapters. Didn’t expect this to be so good! Brilliant writing," another said.

"Sometimes, a book comes along that sweeps you up, keeps you hooked, and leaves an imprint on your heart long after you've turned the final page. This was one of those books for me—an absolute five-star read."

Buy The Wedding People here.