The Big Blue Jobbie

In March 2020 the Prime Minister told Mrs V to shield for 12 weeks. Then for a bit longer. And just a little bit longer. No cuddles, no snogging, no tasting other people’s cocktails to see if they were nicer than hers; pick a spot and stay put.

This was bad news for everyone, except possibly the ice cream industry. Mrs V immediately laid claim to the dining room and created her little slice of self-isolation.

From her perch in Covid Corner, she blogged about the daily ups and downs of family life in lockdown, keeping her readers laughing as the world got weirder.

This book is a compilation of those posts, along with lots of extra bits and commentary.

Like Mrs V, it’s slightly unconventional, quirky, full of warmth (both the loving and the menopausal kind) and has a filthy sense of humour.

“Excellent debut - laugh out loud in places tale of the trials and tribulations of a well-endowed lady coping with coronavirus challenges, children and canines - and it turns out that her long-suffering husband is a real gem! Highly recommended!”

“Love this book. It’s the funniest laugh out loud book I’ve read in years and, as it’s set during 2020 with the first year of the coronavirus pandemic that’s no mean feat.”

“This reads like the witty ramblings of a very best friend. Rarely do I laugh out loud but I did many times throughout.”

“Absolutely bloomin’ brilliant! Mrs V has the ability to view life through a lens that sees the humour in every situation.”

“Loved this! Snort out loud, never mind laugh out loud! Heart-warming, totally relatable.”