One Day

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'ONE DAY is destined to be a modern classic' - Daily MirrorTwenty years, two people, ONE DAY. The multi-million copy bestseller that captures the experiences of a generation.'I can imagine you at forty,' she said, a hint of malice in her voice. 'I can picture it right now.'He smiled without opening his eyes. 'Go on then.'15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows?

David Nicholls trained as an actor before making the switch to writing. His TV credits include the third series of Cold Feet, Rescue Me, and I Saw You. He was co-writer for the film adaptation of Simpatico, which starred Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges and Sharon Stone. David's bestselling first novel, STARTER FOR TEN, was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club in 2004, and David has written the screenplays for film versions of both STARTER FOR TEN (released in 2006, starring James McAvoy) and THE UNDERSTUDY (not yet released). Also, for BBC TV, David wrote a modern version of Much Ado About Nothing and recently adapted Tess of the D'Urbervilles. He is currently working on an adaptation of Far From The Madding Crowd.

This perfectly executed novel is a reminder that reading can be the finest entertainment there is. * Guardian * A genuine tear-jerker as well as laugh-out-loud funny. * Independent on Sunday Books of the Year 2009 * An unputdownable romance for the 21st century. * SHE * I couldn't think of anyone who wouldn't love this book. * Simon Mayo Books Panel, BBC Radio Five Live * I finished it last night and I'm still quite wobbly and affected by it. It was BRILLIANT. . . the jealousy nearly made me puke. I wish I'd written this book. * Marian Keyes * A wonderful, wonderful book. * The Times * Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable. * Nick Hornby * ONE DAY is destined to be a modern classic. * Daily Mirror *