Evenings & Weekends Named Foyles’ Fiction Book of the Month!
We’re beyond proud to share that Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna has been selected as Foyles’ Fiction Book of the Month!
Set in London during the sweltering summer of 2019, Evenings & Weekends is a searing and deeply human story about connection, class, love, and survival in a city on the cusp of political upheaval. At its heart are Maggie, Phil, Ed, Keith, and Rosaleen — each navigating the pressures of adulthood, uncertainty, and longing over one unforgettable weekend.
Maggie is 30, pregnant, and broke. As she contemplates leaving London for the hometown she fought so hard to escape, she wonders if having a baby with her boyfriend Ed will be the last spontaneous act of her life. Ed, meanwhile, is harbouring quiet, complicated dreams of his own.
Phil, Maggie’s best friend, is stuck in a job he hates and lives for the weekend — but finds himself falling for his housemate, Keith, who’s already in a relationship. And then there’s Rosaleen, Phil’s mother, recently diagnosed with cancer, who’s travelling to London to share the news with her son — if she can find him in time.
As Saturday night approaches, their stories converge in a city crackling with tension and heat. It’s the hottest summer on record, and everything is about to change.
The novel has already received widespread acclaim:
“I couldn’t put it down.” — Shon Faye
“A masterpiece. This searing tale of love, sex and class will resonate for generations to come.” — Owen Jones
“I was deeply moved by its beauty and humanity.” — Coco Mellors
“Electric and intimate.” — The Guardian
“Impossibly, ineffably beautiful.” — Russell T Davies
“Intoxicating.” — The Irish Times
To celebrate a limited run of exclusive tote bags is available — free with every purchase of Evenings & Weekends at Foyles’ Charing Cross Road store. 🧡📖
And there’s more: on May 8th, join us at Foyles Charing Cross for a special launch event, where Oisín McKenna will be in conversation with journalist Moya Lothian-McLean. Tickets are available now.
