The Rest of Our Lives: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025 True Crime but when Memnon turns up

but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus

one that will forever change the trajectory of her life…and her beloved land

But days after giving birth

Blending intimate historical detail and thrilling historical narrative

another young person also living on his wits alone

The Rest of Our Lives: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025 True Crime but when Memnon turns upLONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025An Observer 'Novel to look out for in 2025' and an FT 'Best Summer Read''Moving, smart and life affirming.' OBSERVER'Why aren't all novels like this?' THE CRITIC'A triumphant twist on the great American road novel.' GUARDIAN'So funny, wise and knowing.' CLARE CHAMBERSWhat'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