For help, advice and telephone ordering call our team on 0121 666 6646
This action cannot be undone.
Tom is plodding through life: his daughter is leaving for college, he’s been suspended from his job as a law professor, and his wife cheated on him 12 years ago. Now he’s going on a road trip to nowhere.
With no chapters, the story ambles along at a gentle pace which belies the disturbing moments when Tom's internal ramblings veer to the right. Unreliable narration captures a deteriorating US stuck in the nostalgia of a misremembered past.
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025.
Paperback | RRP £9.99
Browse all 553 book lists
Browse all
Browse all titles in award timelines
View timeline
Books Are My Bag Reader Awards
November 2025Winner announced
Waterstones Book of the Year
October 2025Longlist announced
The Diverse Book Awards
October 2025Winner announced
Baillie Gifford Prize
October 2025Shortlist announced
Sports Writing Award
October 2025Winner announced
The Wolfson History Prize
September 2025Longlist announced
The Week Junior Book Awards
September 2025Winner announced
Booker Prize
September 2025Shortlist announced
Comedy Women in Print
September 2025Shortlist announced
The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing
September 2025Winner announced
Wilbur Smith Best Published Novel
September 2025Winner announced
YA Book Prize
August 2025Winner announced
We can help you create inspiring reading spaces in your libraries with our unique range of bright and colourful furniture and design service.
Find out moreStay up-to-date with the latest book news, recommended reads, author Q&As, special offers and more.
Sign up nowThis site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookies information for more details.
