The Checkout Girl by Tazeen Ahmad is published on the 6th of August 2009 by The Friday Project (Harper Collins) - get it in all good book shops or order it on Amazon. And if, like me, you've got a twisted sense of humour, you could always ask if they stock it at your local supermarket...

Ever wondered about what really goes in your supermarket? This book has all the answers. From the eccentric shopping habits of the average British customer to the fun and frolics that go on in the aisles, upstairs in the canteen and behind the tills. Read all about the penny-pinching, the serious splurging and the incredible insight checkout girls have into our private lives and personal finances. Once you've read The Checkout Girl, you will never shop quite the same way again.