Come and meet bestselling author DAVID NICHOLLS to talk about his new novel US, his previous books and his stellar writing career on Thurs 6 November, 9-10pm.

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David Nicholls has an exceptional talent for observational comedy, and it is present on every page of his Booker Prize long-listed new novel, US. Just like his previous novels Starter for Ten and the phenomenally successful One Day, US is brilliantly detailed and beautifully structured. After 21 years, Douglas and Connie are at the end of their marriage. It was always an unlikely match: the biochemist with his Billy Joel records and the East End-dwelling artist. They embark on a European Grand Tour along with their teenage son Albie, in a last ditch attempt to be together as a family. As they criss-cross from Paris to Amsterdam, Munich to Venice, Douglas desperately hopes to win back the love of his wife and the respect of his son, whilst ruminating on art, science and the years gone by.

You can find out more on our book of the month page, where you can also apply for a signed free copy.

If you’re not lucky enough to bag one of the free books, you can always get your hardback or Kindle version here.

You can also find a full biography and a list of David’s favourite books and films at his website.

We are delighted that David will be joining us live to discuss US, his previous novels and his writing life on Thursday 6 November, 9-10pm. So please feel free to discuss the book here throughout the month, pop up any advance questions and we will see you all here, Thurs 6 November.

ANYONE who likes Sir William of Joel is fine by me.

Oh how exciting - this is my most anticipated book of the year.

Fingers crossed

this book looks super good!!

So looking forward to reading this - I loved all his previous ones, and the review in The Independent was just incredible. (A faultless novel? Pretty wow!)

Ahead of October bookclub David bobbed into Mumsnet HQ last week and kindly read an extract from US to give you a taster. Watch the video here

Ooh that was brutal. I was wincing. Great stuff. Starter for Ten made me SNORT with laughter. Looking forward to reading this one.

The book giveaway is now closed. We'll be informing all those who were allocated books before the end of day tomorrow. If you weren't successful, please do still put the date in your diary to join David Nicholls on 6th November for a webchat. The book is published tomorrow, so do order your copy here.

I wasn't informed I was allocated a copy, but it was just delivered so thanks very much! I am really looking forward to reading it.

I received my free copy, thanks Can't wait to start it.

Thank you for my copy. I am really looking forward to reading it, having enjoyed his other books immensely. Will post review when finished.

Received my free copy too, thank you!! 57 pages in and thoroughly enjoying it so far. Loved the 1980s tuna bake dinner party.

I got my free copy. Yay!

Looking forward to getting to read some of it this weekend.

Hooray, I got my free book yesterday. Thank you. So looking forward to reading it later today.

Finished reading this last week. Terrific. Looking forward to the web chat.

Thanks Mumsnet HQ - I just received my signed copy of Us. Perfect timing as I'd just run out of books to read (having said that, I've at least 3000 books on my shelves, but you know what it's like, I still couldn't find anything I fancied reading!)

Hi
thanks for the copy.
Unfortunately after dragging myself to a (very heavy) page 156 ( oh for a kindle version!) I gave up, I found the premise of the holiday unlikely and the characters dull.

I am sure its me, not you.

When I received my free copy I was over the moon, ive enjoyed David Nicholls previous books and couldn't wait to get started. Beautifully written and with great understanding of the nature of relationships I thoroughly enjoyed this lastest offering from Mr Nicholls.

I've got my copy, just starting it this week

Just finished the book and absolutely loved it.

I'm halfway through.
Absolutely love it so far, really funny, in a 'a bit close to the bone' sort of way.

Sorry, I meant to post more, but was interrupted. I'll come back later.

Do you not think the idea of going on a trip when you've deCided to divorce is unlikely? Does the man not strike you as dull and wimpy?

Good point betty, but he did ask whether they should cancel, Connie insisted they still go.
I keep thinking:he's trying to save his marriage but still laminates the sodding routes. He's making such an 'effort' to enjoy the museums and art galleries, his comments are so funny, but he really doesn't get it, does he?

The kindle version of 'Starter for Ten' is free on Amazon at the moment.