Babyville

Babies, Breakups, and the Search for Something More

In Babyville, bestselling author Jane Green explores the complicated, hilarious, and often emotional terrain of modern womanhood—where not everyone wants the same happy ending. Set in bustling London, this clever and heartfelt novel follows the lives of three very different women whose paths unexpectedly intersect on their journey through love, life, and motherhood—or the lack thereof.

Julia is successful, stylish, and completely convinced that a baby is the one thing missing from her perfect life. Maeve, on the other hand, is single, career-driven, and can't think of anything worse than a baby ruining her designer wardrobe. And then there’s Samantha—already a mother, but quietly wondering if she’s lost herself along the way. As each woman wrestles with expectations, choices, and surprising desires, they begin to realise that happiness doesn’t always come in the package you expect.

Smart, Sharp, and Full of Heart

First published in 2001 by Penguin, Babyville is a sharp, funny, and emotionally honest novel about friendship, identity, and the messy beauty of growing up—at any age. With her signature wit and warmth, Jane Green delivers a story that feels both refreshingly real and universally relatable.