THE PIECES OF US by Claire Alexander is Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month

We’re delighted that THE PIECES OF US by Claire Alexander has been selected by Waterstones as the September Scottish Book of the Month. THE PIECES OF US was published in August 2025 following Claire’s much-loved debut novel, MEREDITH, ALONE.

Congratulations, Claire!

From the author of Meredith, Alone comes an unforgettable exploration of identity, resilience, and the bonds we can't break.

Three generations of women. Three life altering events. As they discover the truth of their heritage, they'll discover what makes the pieces of us...

At fifty-eight Minnie McAllister isn’t an old woman. But as Alzheimer’s ravages her mind, her brain says otherwise.

Cat McAllister is tackling everything life can throw at her. And just when she thinks it can’t get any worse, she’s faced with the discovery that Minnie might not be the mother she once knew.

Meanwhile, Cat's daughter, Ruby McAllister, who is staring at a two very blue lines, faces a decision that will change the course of her life.

As three generations of women are pulled in three different directions, each are forced to learn lessons about themselves that they never could have imagined.