The Memory of Animals is published in paperback in the UK today, 4th July. There might be other things on people’s minds on the day of the general election, but I’m delighted to see this novel about love, survival and octopuses out in the world. I’ve heard from my editor at Fig Tree Penguin that lots of copies have gone out to Waterstones, and independent bookshops, and of course there are plenty of places online to buy a copy.

Click here to buy a copy from Bookshop.org

Newsletter giveaway
I’ll be running a giveaway for a signed copy to a UK-based reader on my newsletter. So sign up here.

Instagram collaborations
I’m very excited to be collaborating with four fantastic authors over the next four weeks on Instagram to giveaway copies of their novels and The Memory of Animals. I’ll be starting next week with Sarah Freethy, the author of the fabulous The Porcelain Maker, and culminating in a very exciting giveaway in conjunction with my publisher. So do follow me on Instagram.

Book club visits
If your book club would like to read The Memory of Animals (lots of meaty themes and issues to discuss) I’d be delighted to visit your group when you meet to discuss it, either in person if you’re in Hampshire, or online. All I ask in return is a donation (of any amount) to Read Easy Winchester – an organisation that helps adults learn to read. Drop me a line to discuss further.

Book club questions and signed bookplates
If you would like book club questions for The Memory of Animals (or any of my previous novels), or signed bookplates, please get in touch. No charge, but I would appreciate a small donation to Read Easy Winchester.

Event in Wendover, Buckinghamshire
I’m delighted to be celebrating the publication of the paperback with an event at Real Magic Books in Wendover, Buckinghamshire on 9th July. Tickets and more information here.