The Year I Met You is a heartwarming read that explores the power of human connections and the importance of self-discovery. Cecelia Ahern crafts a memorable duo in Jasmine and Matt who are at opposite ends of the spectrum but come together in a believable and touching way. The novel portrays how chance encounters can change our lives for the better and is a perfect pick for those looking for a comforting yet thought-provoking read.

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A thoughtful, captivating and ultimately uplifting novel from this uniquely talented authorJasmine know two things: one, she loves her vulnerable sister unconditionally, and will fight to the death to protect her from anyone who upsets her. Two, she's only ever been good at one thing – her job helping business start-ups.So when she’s sacked and put on gardening leave, Jasmine realises that she has nothing else to fill her life. Insomnia keeps her staring out of her bedroom window, and she finds herself watching the antics of her neighbour, shock jock Matt, with more than a casual eye. Matt is also taking a forced leave of absence from work, after one of his controversial chat shows went too far…Jasmine has every reason to dislike Matt, and the feeling appears to be mutual. But not everything is as it seems, and soon Jasmine and Matt are forced to think again…