The Rest of Our Lives: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

Markovits, Benjamin

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'Excellent . . . this compelling depiction of life at a crossroads is a male counterpart to Miranda July's All Fours.' Guardian

About the Author: Ben Markovits grew up in Texas, London and Berlin. He is the author of many novels, including Either Side of Winter, You Don't Have To Live Like This and The Rest of Our Lives, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2025. He has published essays, stories, poetry and reviews on subjects ranging from the Romantics to American sports in the Guardian, Granta, The Paris Review and The New York Times, among others. In 2013 Granta selected him as one of their Best of Young British Novelists, in 2015 he won the Eccles British Library Writer in Residence Award and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. He lives in London and teaches creative writing at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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The Rest of Our Lives: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

Markovits, Benjamin

Published by Faber & Faber, 2025

ISBN 10: 0571388558 ISBN 13: 9780571388554

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ISBN 10: 0571388558 ISBN 13: 9780571388554

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Paperback. Condition: Fine. A TLS, FINANCIAL TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Feels less like reading a novel and more like sitting in a car beside a dear friend . . . a profoundly moving experience' ANN PATCHETT 'Deeply human . a beautifully quiet and devastating book' SARAH JESSICA PARKER 'Funny, wise and knowing' CLARE CHAMBERS When Tom's wife had an affair, he resolved to leave her once their children had grown up. Twelve years later, after driving his daughter to university, he remembers his pact and keeps driving West to visit friends, family and an old girlfriend. But he also has secrets of his own - trouble at work and health issues - and sometimes running away is the hardest thing to do. What readers are saying about The Rest of Our Lives: 'What a powerful tale; a really unexpected treasure.' 'Highly recommended if you want to read something real and something that will resonate.' 'The best novel I've read this year.' 'The perfect mix of funny, poignant and thought-provoking.' 'Deeply heartfelt and engrossing . . . I can't stop thinking about it!' 'It packs an emotional punch . . . I know Tom will stay with me for a long time.' 'I loved it - almost a coming-of-old-age story.'. Seller Inventory # GOR014594014

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The Rest of Our Lives : Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

Markovits, Ben

Published by Faber And Faber Ltd., 2025

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Condition: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: B�cher | An Observer 'Novel to look out for in 2025' and an FT 'Best Summer Read' 'Moving, smart and life-affirming' OBSERVER 'A triumphant twist on the great American road novel.' GUARDIAN What's left when your kids grow up and leave home? When Tom Layward's wife had an affair he resolved to leave her as soon as his youngest daughter turned eighteen. Twelve years later, while taking her to Pittsburgh to start university, he remembers his pact, and keeps driving West. An unforgettable road trip novel, The Rest of Our Lives beautifully explores the nuance and complications of a long term marriage. What readers are saying about The Rest of Our Lives: 'What a powerful tale; a really unexpected treasure.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Highly recommended if you want to read something real and something that will resonate.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The best novel I've read this year. Highly recommended.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved it - the perfect mix of funny, poignant and thought-provoking.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seller Inventory # 43813794/3

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