THIS is the second novel from achingly- charming author, journalist, presenter and all round good egg Danny Wallace. Tom is the mildly depressive early morning newsreader of a local London radio station. Everything changes for our humdrum hero when he is suddenly abandoned by his longterm girlfriend who – despite appearances – insists she hasn’t left him and instructs Tom to go on with life as normal.

Finding out how to do that sees Tom following strangers through the streets of the capital and peeking into the lives of others in a bid to answer his own questions.

Wallace’s characters are relatable, well-observed oddballs written against a familiar urban backdrop that’ll have you rapt. The novel is laugh-out-loud funny, an easy and yet artfully penetrating read. Grab a copy and enjoy with the specially brewed Tom Ditto IPA this summer.

Miyo Padi