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May Book of the month: The Awkward Age by Francesca Segal - Post a question and join us Tuesday 9pm

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RachelMumsnet · 01/05/2018 16:57

Our May book of the month is Costa Award winning author Francesca Segal's much-awaited second novel, The Awkward Age.

Her first novel "The Innocents' was described as 'subtle, witty and acutely observed' and her latest displays similar traits. In this novel, two parents fall in love in later life and, hoping to take their relationship to the next level, unite their families under one roof. Segal observes the lives of the two families as they grapple with the complexities of blended family life and modern day demands – primarily, the constant pursuit of happiness for our children.

Read our book club bloggers' reviews and read or listen to an extract. ]] and join us in reading in May before our author webchat on Tuesday 5th June.

May Book of the month: The Awkward Age by Francesca Segal - Post a question and join us Tuesday 9pm
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RachelMumsnet · 29/05/2018 12:40

Hi Bookclubbers - please note that the date for the webchat with Francesca Segal is TUESDAY 5th JUNE and not Weds 6th. Please put the date in your diary to join us at 9pm for author webchat. If you haven't yet read, there's still a week to buy and read May book of the month: The Awkward Age or download to your e-reader.

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ClaireTMumsnet · 05/06/2018 17:21

Hi Francesca - I was wondering who you'd say your biggest influences are, both in writing style and in subject matter?

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RachelMumsnet · 05/06/2018 20:55

We're looking forward to our webchat with Francesca at 9pm. Just a reminder that everyone who joins us tonight will be entered into a draw to win a copy of next month's Book of the month: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. There's 10 copies up for grabs - good luck!

See you v shortly!

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RachelMumsnet · 05/06/2018 20:59

Welcome Francesca Segal once again to Mumsnet Bookclub. We’re really pleased that you’re able to join us to talk about The Awkward Age, which we’ve been reading over the last month. There's already some questions in, so will hand over to you. Can we also ask you the Mumsnet questions that we put to all authors:

What was your favourite childhood book?

What was the last book you bought someone as a gift?

And the last book you received?

And finally - can you describe to us the room where you The Awkward Age?

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RachelMumsnet · 05/06/2018 21:55

Sadly that almost brings us to the end the hour. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us tonight - it’s been such fun and a huge thank you to Francesca for your full and honest answers. My fave quote of the evening has to be from starlight who described you as “like a magpie constantly observing the behaviour of others and storing up titbits for inspiration” So true! Please do join us again and good luck with your next novel.

Final question -the winner of the Women’s Prize is announced tomorrow eve - have you read the short list and any thoughts on who will win?

Thanks again everyone. Just nipping now to the Mumsnet lucky-hat and will be announcing the winners of next month's books v shortly

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RachelMumsnet · 05/06/2018 22:03

Congratulations to: Miniminiminibar, Lifebeginner, Sallyswann, starlight36, FernieB, impostersyndrome, Belo, littlerose12345, Celama, MamaCbear, puzzledpandacorn who have all won copies of next month's book of the month: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. We'll be in touch by PM in the morning with details of how to claim your books.

Goodnight all x

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