Anniki Sommerville’s HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING Snapped up by Thread


We’re very happy to report that Anniki Sommerville‘s latest book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING has been bought by Claire Bord at Thread, in a World English Language deal! The deal was announced in the Bookseller on Tuesday morning.

Sommerville hosts a podcast of the same name, and the book is currently scheduled for a March 8th, 2021, release (coinciding with International Women’s Day).

‘Anniki talks candidly about all aspects of ageing, covering everything from cosmetic surgery, parenthood, relationships and work in such a refreshing and inclusive way,’ said Claire Bord. ‘Funny, honest and packed with advice including interviews with experts, I want to press this book into the hands of all the incredible women I know and say, “read immediately!”‘

Here’s what Anniki has to say about the deal:

‘I’m super excited to be signing with Thread and am confident that the book is going to speak to so many women who are currently dealing with a ‘perfect storm’ of ageing, managing the changing work climate, piles of domestic admin, relationships in flux, corona — the whole caboodle. I’m hoping it’ll be a helpful tool and convince women that there is definitely a future and it’s not all slankets and early nights post 40 (or actually it can be if you want it to be). I can’t wait to get it out there!’ 

Anniki Sommerville is the author of MOTHERWELMED, published by One More Chapter. The author’s next novel, HANG ON, is due to be published by One More Chapter in February 2021.

She is also the co-founder of The Hotbed – a podcast that focuses on sex and relationships after kids and has featured Rose McGowan, Meg Matthews, and Jess Philips.

On her podcast, How To Be A Boss At Ageing, she tackles a different aspect of growing older. Anniki also has her own monthly radio show on Soho Radio, and regularly speaks on panels on topics such as motherhood, the changing nature of work, relationships and ageing. She has also written for the Telegraph and Independent.

ICYMI: HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING with Anniki Sommerville (Podcast)


Above you can hear the trailer for Anniki Sommerville‘s new podcast, How to Be a Boss at Ageing! Launched a little while ago, you may have seen our Tweets about the series, but we wanted to post this reminder, too. Here’s the podcast’s description:

‘How to Be a Boss at Ageing’ is the irreverent and funny podcast by Anniki Sommerville which tackles the question- who the heck am I now that I’m an ‘older’ woman? Each episode tackles a different issue, interviewing different female experts and focusing on how to combat falling out of love with your work, dealing with grief, coping with menopause and look okay without people saying things behind your back.

The podcast is available from most podcast outlets, including Apple and Spotify. The first episode, ‘How to Be Less Grumpy at Work’ is out now.

Anniki Sommerville is the author of MOTHERWHELMED, which is out now published by One Chapter More. The author’s next book, THE B-WORD, is due to be published in September (eBook) and November 2020 (print).

Here are just a few reviews that MOTHERWHELMED has received so far…

‘Had me laughing and crying in equal measure – would recommend to anyone venturing into parenthood or considering it.’Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka

‘I love Anniki’s writing on motherhood. It’s funny and totally honest, but also soulful and sometimes quite beautiful. She gets to the heart of the matter of what it feels like to be a mother.’Clover Stroud

‘Anniki has the magic touch of saying what many of us are too edited to say whilst also being hilarious – I don’t know many parents that haven’t felt the overwhelm and having someone so brilliantly put it on paper makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’Cherry Healey

‘It felt like it was written for me.’Kate Hiscox (@wearsmymoney)

‘Hilarious, painful and deeply accurate. . . I was torn between howling with laughter and wincing with pain.’Julia Williams

MOTHERWHELMED now out in PB!


Anniki Sommerville‘s fantastic debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED is out now in a new paperback edition! Published by One More Chapter, here’s the synopsis…

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

‘Hilarious. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’Cherry Healey

‘Had me rolling about laughing…I read this in one sitting it was that good.’Chells & Books

Two Weeks: Anniki Sommerville’s MOTHERWHELMED in paperback!


In two weeks (April 2nd), One Chapter More will be publishing the paperback edition of Anniki Sommerville‘s hilarious debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED! Here’s the synopsis…

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

‘Hilarious. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’Cherry Healey

‘Had me rolling about laughing…I read this in one sitting it was that good.’Chells & Books

Anniki Sommerville’s MOTHERWHELMED is out tomorrow in the UK!


Anniki Sommerville‘s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED is out tomorrow! Published by Harper Collins’s One More Chapter imprint, here’s the synopsis…

A laugh-out-loud funny and confident must-read novel that everyone will be talking about! For fans of Dawn O’Porter, Bryony Gordon and Daisy Buchanan.

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

The author is also one of the co-founders of The Hotbed Collective, where you can find many of her articles.

Coming Soon: Anniki Sommerville’s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED!


On September 5th, Anniki Sommerville‘s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED will be published via Harper Collins’s One More Chapter imprint! Here’s the synopsis…

A laugh-out-loud funny and confident must-read novel that everyone will be talking about! For fans of Dawn O’Porter, Bryony Gordon and Daisy Buchanan.

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

The author is also one of the co-founders of The Hotbed Collective, where you can find many of her articles.