Us, Paperback/David Nicholls

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE. NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TOM HOLLANDER AND SASKIA REEVES. Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce. Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed. What could possibly go wrong? "Perfect." ( INDEPENDENT ) "I honestly can't imagine loving a novel much more." ( SUNDAY TIMES ) "Funny and sweet - a lovely, lovely book." ( GRAHAM NORTON ) "A sad, funny, soulful joy." ( OBSERVER ) "I loved this book. Funny, sad, tender: for anyone who wants to know what happens after the Happy Ever After." ( JOJO MOYES )