This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Behind the Scenes at the Museum is Kate Atkinson's first novel. Published in 1995, it won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award (now known as the Costa Book Awards) that same year, a significant achievement for a debut. The novel marked the beginning of Atkinson's acclaimed literary career and introduced her distinctive voice to the literary world.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and near fine.

This beautiful first printing hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in near fine condition. The dust jacket is unmarked, purple cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book.

This first printing hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in near fine condition. The dust jacket is near fine, back cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson blends mystery, family drama, and literary satire. Effie, a university student, and her mother, Nora, are stranded on a remote Scottish island, recounting their pasts. The novel shifts between Effie’s university life and the mystery of her origins, weaving multiple narratives with wit, humor, and a playful take on storytelling and identity.