Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls

Dive into Sweet Sorrow, the Sunday Times bestselling novel by David Nicholls, chronicling the searing explosion of first love and the often rocky path toward adulthood. Set against the backdrop of 1997, follow Charlie Lewis as his uncertain summer transforms upon meeting Fran Fisher, opening up a new world that tests the limits of what can last. Twenty years later, Charlie recounts this pivotal time.

• A novel exploring first love and the transition to adulthood.
• Set primarily in the summer of 1997.
• Written by acclaimed author David Nicholls.
• Praised by critics: "A beautiful paean to young love" (OBSERVER), "Exquisite" (DAILY TELEGRAPH).
• Features 416 pages of compelling narrative.

David Nicholls is celebrated as one of Britain's most astute chroniclers of modern England, known for writing tenderly about love while making readers laugh out loud.

• Author: Nicholls, David
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 139976523X
• ISBN-13: 978-1399765237
• Dimensions: 128 x 30 x 196 mm
• Weight: 292 g

Experience this highly acclaimed story of nostalgia, young love, and the defining moments of youth. Add Sweet Sorrow to your collection today.