30 Books Like One Day

One Day: David Nicholls’ novel follows the lives of Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley over twenty years, checking in on them each year on July 15th, the anniversary of the day they met in 1988. The novel explores their evolving relationship, from friendship to romantic tension, as they navigate the ups and downs of life.

Through their experiences, the novel examines themes of love, regret, and the passage of time. Nicholls’ witty and heartfelt narrative captures the complexities of relationships and the ways in which people change and grow over the years, ultimately asking whether timing really is everything in love.

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2009-06-11

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30 Books Listed
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Languages: English
Rating: 4.1
Author: David Nicholls
Reading Age: 20 years
Pages: 437 pages
Grade Level: 10-12
Series: N/A
Characters: Emma Morley, Dexter Mayhew

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