Author Zoe Folbigg Books In Order: Full Book List
Bestseller Zoe Folbigg, the author of The Note, has penned a story that resonates with many. Based on the true story of how she met her husband on her daily commute, The Note became Amazon Prime’s biggest-selling Kindle book of 2018, captivating readers with its heartfelt narrative.
She had a broad career as a magazine journalist and digital editor; Zoë started at Cosmopolitan in 2001, was chief sub-editor of its teen sister CosmoGIRL! and has since freelanced for titles including Fabulous, Glamour, Cosmo, Good Housekeeping, i newspaper, Healthy, Top Santé, Mother & Baby, ELLE, Sunday Times Style, ASOS and Style.com. Zoë wrote a weekly column in Fabulous magazine documenting her year-long round-the-world trip with ‘Train Man’ – and now lives with him and their young sons in Hertfordshire.
Zoe Folbigg Books In Order: In Publication Order
Below is a full list of books published by Zoe Folbigg. Please check out the individual book series or interconnected series for the suggested reading order as it may differ from the publication date.
Publication Date: 21st September 2017
Publisher: Aria Books
Page Count: 353
The Note by Zoe Folbigg
Book Series: The Note Book 1
Perfect for fans of David Nicholls’ One Day, Jojo Moyes and Sophie Kinsella. The Note is a once-in-a-lifetime love story for hopeless romantics everywhere.
Love at first sight – based on the true story of one girl and her ‘train man’…
One very ordinary day, Maya Flowers sees a new commuter board her train to London, and suddenly the day isn’t ordinary at all. Maya knows immediately and irrevocably that he is The One.
Every day they go through the same routine; he with his head in a book and her dreaming of their happily-ever-after. But eventually, Maya plucks up the courage to give Train Man a note asking him out for a drink.
And so begins a story of sliding doors, missed opportunities and finding happiness where you least expect it. Based on the true story that everyone is talking about, The Note is an uplifting, life-affirming reminder that taking a chance can change everything…
Based on the author’s true story, a tale of love, friendship, and one moment of being brave that changed everything…
Totally Booked UK Review
Zoe Folbigg’s debut novel is based on a true story it beautifully follows the life of Maya Flowers who meets The One on her train journey to work one day. Eventually, Maya plucks up the courage to give Train Man a note asking him out for a drink. Following the highs and lows of the journey and the romantic tale of finding love on your morning commute.
‘Maya and James are appealing characters and I love the idea that all you really need is the courage to pursue someone’ Daily Mail
Publication Date: 1st August 2019
Publisher: Aria Books
Page Count: 379
The Postcard by Zoë Folbigg
Book Series: The Note Book 2
Perfect for fans of One Day in December, Our Stop and Marian Keyes, The Postcard continues the once-in-a-lifetime love story that readers took to heart.
The sequel to the bestselling phenomenon The Note – based on the true story of one girl and her ‘Train Man’…
A year after the kiss that brought them together in a snowy train station doorway, Maya and James embark on another journey – this time around the world.
The trip starts promisingly, with an opulent and romantic Indian wedding. But as their travels continue, Maya fears that ‘love at first sight’ might not survive trains, planes and tuk-tuks, especially when she realises that what she really wants is a baby, and James doesn’t feel the same way.
Can Maya and James navigate their different hopes and dreams to stay together? Or is love at first sight just a myth after all…
Totally Booked UK Review
The second book in the The Note series, I hoped that this would continue the beautiful love story between Maya and James.
After meeting and falling in love, Maya and James embark on a year of travelling together. Maya has landed a magazine column journalling their travels with Train Man. However, the magical year of travelling is not all it’s cracked up to be. Maya is living in the hope that James will propose, whilst James is thinking about all the photography jobs he has given up to take out this year.
The story didn’t have the same feel as the first book, with the story bland and rushed in places.
The Night We Met by Zoe Folbigg
As a man holds his wife’s fragile hand, he recounts a journey like no other…
Daniel and Olivia are destined to be together. At least, Daniel thinks this the night he sees Olivia across a sea of people. As he backpacks through Australia, Daniel and Liv continue to cross paths, yet never speak. Until one night, Liv joins Daniel for a drink. And that night everything changes.
Back in London, stuck in a monotonous routine, Daniel finds himself daydreaming of the woman with amber eyes and fiery hair. Armed with only a name he vows to find her, yet with every passing moment, Daniel’s hopes begin to disappear. What if it wasn’t meant to be?
But then fate steps in, and Daniel and Olivia’s story can truly begin…
This is a lovely tale of serendipity, second chances and the power of love.
Publication Date: 11th February 2011
Publisher: Aria Books
Page Count: 414
The Three Loves of Sebastian Cooper by Zoe Folbigg
Bestseller Zoë Folbigg returns with an utterly compelling and page-turning beautiful tale of love, betrayal, family and unlikely friendships. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng and JoJo Moyes.
As friends and family gather for the funeral of charming and charismatic infamous Sebastian Cooper, three women sit in the congregation, mourning his loss.
First there is Clair, Seb’s wife and partner of twenty years, and mother of his two children. Furious at Seb for dying and leaving their children without a father, Clair isn’t sure of her place, and has been left baffled and bemused by the conflicting stories of Seb’s last days.
Then there’s Desiree, the woman Seb left Clair for. Heartbroken, self-conscious, and wondering if she made a mistake coming today.
And the third and noisiest mourner of all is Noemie – Seb’s lover and the last woman to see him alive.
Three women who loved Seb in their own different ways.
Three women whose lives have now changed forever.
But only one woman knows what really happened at the end…and only one truly had his heart…
Publication Date: 27th September 2022
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Page Count: 418
Fairytale of New York by Zoë Folbigg
Bestselling author Zoë Folbigg returns with a page-turning story of love, friendship and learning to believe in your own worth in a New York Christmas setting. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, JoJo Moyes and David Nicholls.
Thirty-two-year-old Charlie Brown has a plane to catch.
As Christmas approaches, she is New York bound, to be reunited with boyfriend Harry after work has kept them apart.
But once she lands, Harry is nowhere to be found…
There’s no hand-drawn sign with her name being brandished at the gate. No answer from Harry’s phone. And all at once, Charlie’s worst fears come true.
What has happened to Harry? And what should Charlie do now that she’s an ocean away from home?
As Charlie slowly comes to terms with her predicament, she makes a decision. She’s not leaving New York without finding out the truth, and with a little help from her handsome new friend Pete, there might still be a path to happily-ever-after…
Publication Date: 28th August 2023
Publisher: Bolwood Books
Page Count: 402
Five Days by Zoë Folbigg
Once you meet Jesse and Minnie you’ll never forget them. This is bestseller Zoë Folbigg at her absolute best with a story of friendship, love and taking chances. Perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Mike Gayle, JoJo Moyes and David Nicholls.
When Jesse Lightning meets Minnie Byrne, he is having a bad day.
Reeling from the effects of a very bruised heart, the last thing Jesse wants is a new friend. But Minnie is hard to say no to, and reluctantly Jesse realises that her impetuous playfulness might do him good.
So when Minnie suggests they go on fortnightly platonic dates with no strings, no promises, no expectations beyond good company, Jesse agrees before he has a chance to think too deeply about it.
Two good friends.
Five days.
No chance of another broken heart.
Until Jesse reveals a secret that proves Minnie’s heart isn’t as safe as she thought. Thank goodness five days isn’t enough time to fall in love…
‘Oh my heart! From the fields of France to the stars of LA, this gorgeous tale will brighten any day.’ ~ Shari Low
Publication Date: 26th July 2024
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Page Count: 349
Under One Sky by Zoe Folbigg
Please note this novel was originally published with the title The Distance.
Under the midnight sun of Arctic Norway, Cecilie goes online looking for friends, and stumbles across Hector Herrera. They start chatting and soon realise that they might have just fallen in love. But there’s a problem: Hector lives thousands of miles away in Mexico. And he’s running from a tragic past.
Cecilie’s whole life has been anchored by sticking to what she knows and her job at the cafe in the town in which she grew up. Can she really make a leap of faith for someone she’s never met? And will Hector break free to change the path he’s on?
An unforgettable story about two people, living two very different lives under the same sky, and whether they can cross oceans, seas and fjords to give their love a chance.
Publication Date: 4th March 2025
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Page Count: 354
Book Series by Zoe Folbigg
The Note Series by Folbigg (2 Books)
- The Note
- The Postcard
