Jodie Chapman

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The powerful new novel from the author of Another Life

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Another Life

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An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love

A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls. Beautifully written - I couldn't put it down

Absolutely loved it - thought about it as I went to bed, as I was washing up

I loved it, so glad I read it. Beautifully written, made me think about love and breaking out into a world that is completely different

Really enjoyed the double life aspect of the book. Really good on relationships

A stunning one-that-got-away romance, this is an intricate story of love entwined with loss that will tug on your heartstrings . . . A beautiful piece of writing

Deep, rich, thoughtful. It reminded me of how I felt when I first read David Nicholls and Jodi Picoult. It's the Romeo and Juliet of our generation

I loved the brothers' relationship. Very moving. Fascinating

This is a little bit Sliding Doors, a little bit One Day, a little bit will-they-won't-they - and you're desperate for a happy ending. Jodie Chapman does a brilliant job of describing what happens when life gets in the way of love. A really special book

This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart . . . With echoes of David Nicholls' One Day and Sally Rooney's novels, it perfectly captures the agony of falling in love and the razor-sharp reality of pain and loss

Prepare for all the feels in this heart-breaking must-read

Very readable, very enjoyable. We loved it!

This love (in every sense of the word) story will speak to anyone who has felt an enduring, painful, yet wonderfully beautiful love. From first loves that never really leave you to difficult family dynamics we can spend our whole lives trying to cope with, Another Life is astounding

It broke my heart to close the book on this romance . . . Chapman is a master at bringing her story to life on the page

Stunning. Written with such poignancy, full of nostalgia, unspoken longing and the agony of wrong turns

Fans of David Nicholls will adore this complex love story

A complex, beautiful, multilayered debut exploring love in all its forms

If you love sweet, sorrowful coming-of-age tales, you'll love this beautifully written debut

Beautiful. Finished with a lump in my throat. A never-ending daisy chain smoking summer of first love

A beautifully written story of love in all its forms . . . The writing is stunning and intuitive, and the story is one I don't think I will forget

Teeming with acute observations and wired with suspense, this novel explores how we are the architects of our own lives

The stunning love story and BBC2 Between the Covers pick

Do you remember your first love? 
 
Nick and Anna are young. They meet at a cinema working summer jobs. They've lived different lives. Carry secret hurts. But they're drawn together by something neither understands. 
 
Fast forward and they've long ago gone their separate ways. Inhabiting different worlds. Shaped by the hurt they bear. Yet neither can quite forget the other. 
 
And then a tragedy brings them back together. Despite their years apart each finds themselves asking . . . 
 
What if we took a chance on another life?

THE STUNNING AND DEVASTATING LOVE STORY ABOUT HOPE, SACRIFICE AND BELONGING 
 
'A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls. Beautifully written - I couldn't put it down' EMMA GANNON 
'Like if One Day had been written by Sally Rooney' 5***** READER REVIEW 
'An intricate story of love . . . A beautiful piece of writing' SUNDAY EXPRESS 
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Do you remember your first love? 
 
Nick and Anna are young. They meet at a cinema, both working summer jobs. They've lived different lives. Carry secret hurts. But they're drawn together by something neither understands. 
 
Fast forward and they've long ago gone their separate ways. Inhabiting different worlds. Shaped by the hurt they bear. Yet neither can quite forget the other. 
 
So when tragedy brings them back together, they find themselves asking . . . 
 
What if we took a chance on another life? 
_______ 
 
'I was devastated to finish this book. It broke my heart, and if you're a fan of Sally Rooney, Another Life is something you'll want. The characters are real, the themes of grief, family and loss are so raw. Chapman is a master' Daily Record 
 
'Fans of David Nicholls will adore this complex love story' Prima 
 
'The Romeo and Juliet of our generation' Gillian McAllister 
 
'This book broke me in the best way. A heart wrenching portrait . . . It feels a bit like if One Day had been written by Sally Rooney' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'Stunning. Written with such poignancy, full of nostalgia, unspoken longing and the agony of wrong turns' BETH MORREY 
 
'A complex, beautiful, multilayered debut exploring love in all its forms' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 
 
 'I have a feeling that this will be one of my favourite books of 2021! I could not put it down, it's so, so good' 5***** READER REVIEW

Jodie Chapman spent twelve years working as a photographer before returning to her first love of writing. She lives in Kent with her husband and three sons. Another Life, her debut novel, was a BBC Two Between the Covers pick. 
 
www.jodiechapman.co.uk 
Twitter &amp; Instagram: @jodiechapman

Another Life

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An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love

**A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls. Beautifully written - I couldn't put it down**

Absolutely loved it - thought about it as I went to bed, as I was washing up

I loved it, so glad I read it. Beautifully written, made me think about love and breaking out into a world that is completely different

Really enjoyed the double life aspect of the book. Really good on relationships

A stunning one-that-got-away romance, this is an intricate story of love entwined with loss that will tug on your heartstrings . . . A beautiful piece of writing

Deep, rich, thoughtful. It reminded me of how I felt when I first read David Nicholls and Jodi Picoult. It's the Romeo and Juliet of our generation

I loved the brothers' relationship. Very moving. Fascinating

This is a little bit Sliding Doors, a little bit One Day, a little bit will-they-won't-they - and you're desperate for a happy ending. Jodie Chapman does a brilliant job of describing what happens when life gets in the way of love. A really special book

This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart . . . **With echoes of David Nicholls' One Day and Sally Rooney's novels, it perfectly captures the agony of falling in love and the razor-sharp reality of pain and loss**

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