Turning Thirty (2000) is the third novel from Birmingham born lad lit writer Mike Gayle.

It follows the story of Matt Beckford who is on the cusp of his life-changing thirtieth birthday.

Unlike most people Matt Beckford is actually looking forward to turning thirty.

After struggling through most of his twenties he thinks his career, finances and love life are finally sorted.

Unable to cope with his future falling apart Matt temporarily moves back to his parents.