Penguin Michael Joseph to publish new book by Miranda Hart

Penguin Michael Joseph has acquired a new non-fiction book by Miranda Hart about “an unexpectedly difficult decade” and the “treasures” that helped her through it.

Managing director Louise Moore acquired World Rights from Gordon Wise at Curtis Brown. I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You will be published on 10 October 2024 with an audiobook edition read by Hart.

Hart said: “Hello to you, I am with news. I have a new book: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You. I know—what an intriguing title! Basically, I have had an unexpectedly difficult decade—there have been surprising joys but also deep revelations and challenging lows.”

She added: “I shall be honest about those, because what I discovered in the difficult times were my, what I call, treasures. Treasures—practical tools, values, ways, answers researched from some great scientists, neuroscientists, therapists, sociologists (all the ‘ists’) out there—that have genuinely led to a sense of freedom, joy, peace and physical recovery I never would have thought possible. There are funny stories along the way—we will have a laugh too, my dear reader chum. Oh, and I couldn’t possibly say if there is a love story in it... (There is—shush.) Exciting!”

Moore said: “We are extremely proud to be publishing Miranda Hart at Penguin Michael Joseph. One of the most talented, empathetic and funny women writing today, Miranda’s new project will appeal to her legion of existing fans as well as anyone looking to understand what makes any and all of us tick. Candid, witty, heartfelt—this is a book that could only have been written by the wonderful Miranda.”