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April book of the month: The Cows by Dawn O'Porter. Read the book and join the author webchat on Weds 25 April, 9pm

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RachelMumsnet · 03/04/2018 17:52

We're delighted to announce our April book of the month is Dawn O'Porter's novel The Cows.

The Cows is columnist and TV presenter Dawn O'Porter's first foray into adult literature. Her YA novels Paper Aeroplanes and Goose received praise from critics for her humour and ability to capture the very essence of adolescent life. In The Cows, Dawn O'Porter captures the lives of millennials with the same vigour and humour. It's a fearless novel about female friendship, motherhood and finding your own voice in a world where it's often the social norm to follow the herd.

Find out more about the novel, read or listen to the first chapter and find read the Mumsnet bloggers' reviews. Buy a copy of the book and join us on Weds 25th April when you'll have the chance to chat to the author during our author webchat with Dawn O'Porter.

April book of the month: The Cows by Dawn O'Porter. Read the book and join the author webchat on Weds 25 April, 9pm
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RachelMumsnet · 23/04/2018 17:51

Just to remind you that Dawn O'Porter is joining us on Wednesday (25th) April between 9 and 10pm on this thread to answer your questions about The Cows. Everyone who joins the discussion will be entered into a draw to win of 10 copies of next month's book of the month The Awkward Age by Francesca Segal.

If you're unable to join us on Wednesday evening, post up a questions in advance for Dawn on this thread.

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carriemumsnet · 25/04/2018 20:19

Hi Dawn

I laughed and cried. I sobbed at the Facebook message from Stella's sister. I lost my mum to BC when I was Stella's age and my sister and I have both had it recently so that plot line really resonated and made me rather melancholy, even though her behaviour was a bit far fetched - to say the least! But I wondered where that story line had come from and - please don't answer if you don't want to - but whether you had experience of BRCA - it's just not something that crops up often in novels.

I also read it with certain movie actresses playing the roles in my mind (Cameron Diaz for Cam anyone? or is that just a terrible lack of imagination on my part because of the name?!). Do you have a visual portrait of the characters when you write and - cliche question alert - who would you want to play them in the movie/ netflix version?

Thanks for coming onto Mumsnet and congrats on the book.

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 20:59

A warm welcome to Mumsnet Dawn O'Porter. Thanks so much for agreeing to join us this evening? Morning ? First question: What time is it there? As you see so many Mumsnet book clubbers have joined us this month in reading The Cows - it seemed such a perfect novel for our book club. There's already lots of questions and discussion up there, so I'll hand straight over to you....

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 21:19

Can we put to you the Mumsnet questions that we put to all our authors:

What was your favourite childhood book?

What was the last book you gave to someone as a gift?

What was the last book you read?

Can you describe the room(s) where you wrote The Cows?

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 21:41

@Katiekirks76

How do you join

Hi KatieKirks76 - you've joined! Welcome! Post your Qs for Dawn in the message box asap as Dawn is with us until 10pm. Shout if you have any other questions about how it works.

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 21:55

@AliW72

Oh shit....I’m so sorry I think I gave something away in my previous post. Massive apologies I’m a complete virgin to this 🙈

Don't worry! It's really hard not to but we;re just aware there may be some folks watching who have yet to read.

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 22:01

Dawn - you'll be pleased to hear you managed to get through more questions than the legend that is Lionel Shriver who was with us last week.

Sadly, that brings us to the end of the hour - what a shame - we really could have gone on for another couple of hours. Thanks to everyone for joining and to Dawn - a massive thank you for your full and honest answers. That was a brilliant webchat and we have all loved the opportunity to chat to you about The Cows.

Please will you join us again?

May book of the month is Francesca Segal’s The Awkward Age and we’ll be selecting 10 people who joined us tonight to receive free copies. We’ll be announcing the winners shortly.

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 22:22

Congratulations: CorbyGirl, Napqueen, ButDoYouAvocado, MamaCbear, AbsLouise, PavlovaPrincess, Helmetbymidnight, Venusstarr, Celama and FernieB who has each won a copy of May book of the month: The Awkward Age by Francesca Segal.

We'll Message you to confirm and ask for your address so we can organise for the books to be sent out to you.

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RachelMumsnet · 25/04/2018 22:38

If you're interested in joining Dawn's bookclub on instagram @thecoldwaterbookclub here's a link to the non-fiction title she talked about:

The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy

I would totally recommend it - I knew very little about it when I picked it up last year and it blew me away. An incredible, moving and honest memoir.

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RachelMumsnet · 26/04/2018 10:22

@littlerose12345

Well done to the winners and those who had their questions answered 😭

Aw, sorry you missed out on getting your question answered littlerose. In Dawn's defence there was a huge amount to get through. I've just found a copy of The Awkward Age on our office bookshelf and will send it over to you. I'll be in touch on PM to get your address. Flowers

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RachelMumsnet · 03/05/2018 16:40

Just wanted to link to this great interview with Dawn O'Porter conducted by MN book club blogger Five Little Doves

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RachelMumsnet · 07/06/2018 10:27

@ButDoYouAvocado

Hi, my copy didnt arrive :-(

Sorry to hear this! I'll PM you and get a copy sent to you

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