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Genevieve Novak

Genevieve Novak

Genevieve Novak’s second novel, Crushing, published by HarperCollins, is out now.

Still waiting for Mr Darcy? He might be closer than you think

What better way to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday than to imagine yourself dating her male archetypes?

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After three years of living my life twice over, it’s time to sign off

My dates, my friends and even Harry Styles will be relieved.

  • Genevieve Novak

I’m done with dystopian fiction – reality is scary enough

You know things are bad when Severance looks like a dream scenario.

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Genevieve Novak wonders about the impact of catching glimpses of unsuitable films when she was a child.

How to apply the principles of moving house to the rest of your life

If only you could sort everything else into “keep, donate, toss” piles.

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I’d be a great dictator.

As a despot, I’d be a lovable leftie – just be sure to smile at my dog

My Millennial heart is in the right place, but I can’t say power wouldn’t go to my head.

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Swiping right goes very wrong as Andrew Tate’s army fakes a left turn

We all hide our flaws on dating apps, but this latest trend is next-level.

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I’m not striving for better in 2025. I’m hitting ‘unsubscribe’

I resolve to be worse than ever in the new year.

  • Genevieve Novak

All I want for Christmas is world peace and a four-year snooze

Failing that, I’ll have what my dog, Heidi, is having. She seems like the smartest one in the room.

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Actually, I’m fine with not having it all

Work is good, home’s OK, and that’s enough for now.

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I hate to tell you, Emily, but that Paris romance won’t get any better

I’ve had enough bad boyfriends to know a red flag when I see it.

  • Genevieve Novak