Esther is Now Following You

byTanya Sweeney, Evanna Lynch (Read by)

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A fresh, funny and deeply affecting novel about a thirty-something woman who begins stalking a celebrity crush - and about what happens when it all becomes a bit too real. Perfect for fans of Baby Reindeer.

*AN INSTANT NO.2 BESTSELLER*

'This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!’ MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Grown Ups

'I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.' LIZ NUGENT, award-winning author of Strange Sally Diamond

'Looks set to be the smash hit of 2026.' IRISH TIMES

‘I raced through this funny yet unsettling book – and found it all too relatable.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Best Debut Novels for 2026

You're the love of Esther's life. You just don't know it yet...

Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.

She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.

When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.

After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading...

***Readers are OBSESSED with Esther is Now Following You!***

'A well-written, compulsive page-turner’ - FIVE-STAR REVIEW @Tired Mammy Book Club

‘Completely addictive …Tanya Sweeney has a completely unique voice’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @LucysChronicLife

'ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOU wasn't what I expected, it was more ????’ FIVE-STAR Review @BethReadsCrime

‘Brilliantly funny, and freakishly weird, it also had a much deeper emotional undercurrent. Tanya managed to tackle some serious themes, whilst still managing to balance them with comedic writing, that’s some accomplishment. Loved it’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @JTayAuthor

'I have nothing to say other than I absolutely devoured this book and loved it!!!!' FIVE-STAR Review

'I was utterly immersed in this and hope that Sweeney writes more.' FIVE-STAR Review

'A rollercoaster of a novel that keeps you strapped in and clutching the safety rail until the bitter end!' FIVE-STAR Review

'If you’re looking for a novel that’s both thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, this one’s a must-read.' FIVE-STAR Review

'Oh, never before has a character captured my heart so much, Esther completely has mine.' FIVE-STAR Review

'It's a must-read and I've never seen anything quite like it before.' FIVE-STAR Review

'I was hooked on Esther's character.' FIVE-STAR Review

© Tanya Sweeney 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

‘It was SUCH a pleasure to read Esther. Tanya’s voice is so funny and moving. Esther’s story shows how trauma and loss can lead to fixation and mental illness. There’s such a sad story at the heart of the book but it’s told with great verve and lightness of touch. I really REALLY felt for her – and also for Johnny. The dialogue is chef’s kiss! This is such a great book - it’s hard to believe it's a first novel - it’s done with great confidence and conviction. People will LOVE it!’

Marian Keyes, No.1 Sunday Times bestseller

About Tanya Sweeney

For the last fifteen years, Tanya has been a columnist in a number of Irish newspapers and magazines, among them the Dubliner, STELLAR, U, Irish Tatler, and the Irish Times Magazine.

She is currently a journalist and Weekend magazine columnist at the Irish Independent and is a regular contributor on Irish radio & TV. Her work in the music, film & TV industries helped inspire her debut novel, Esther is Now Following You, a funny, fresh and deeply affecting story about celebrity fandom and what happens when it all becomes a bit too real.
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  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • ISBN: 9781529967630
  • Length: 471 minutes
  • Price: £14.00
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