It doesn’t sound like anything I’ve read before, so I’m excited to be reading this one next week. Man Down sounds like it’s going to be really intense and emotional. James’ debut YA novel, Last Lesson, tackling teen mental illness and toxic masculinity, was published in spring 2020 by Penguin Random House Children’s. James is also a keen musician, regularly gigging as a rhythm & blues pianist. A mechanic by day, much of his work has been written at an oil stained workbench whilst ignoring a queue of broken cars in need of his attention. James lives in Surrey with his wife and newborn son.

But only if he learns the most important lesson of all: sometimes to step up, you have to man down.Ī searingly powerful exploration of toxic masculinity, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson or They Both Die at the End. So how can a boy who’s always backed away from a fight become the hero who saves the day?īecause a disaster is coming. Will’s more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the most important woman in his life is his gran. These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking.

Keep on reading to find out what this book is all about!Ī man stands. Later during this tour I’ll also be posting my review. The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence. Today I have a spotlight for Man Down by James Goodhand. It’s always fun to discover new authors and one of the ways I do that is through blog tours.

Last Lesson by James Goodhand