I absolutely loved this book from the very outset, with Nicholls once again demonstrating his innate talent for balancing humour and pathos beautifully. I found his protagonists wonderfully credible, and found myself totally immersed in not only their back stories, but their fumbling attempts at connection too. Reflecting his own love of walking, Nicholls also provides us with some beautiful naturalistic writing, charting their journey through the landscapes of the famous Coast To Coast walk. It's all just perfectly perfect, from the soul searching, self reflection and excruciating emotional stumbles of Michael and Marnie, through to the trademark Nicholls' warm fuzzy wuzzies. I, quite simply, adored it.

Absolutely loved this romantic comedy. The reason I wanted to read it was I'd just seen One Day on Netflix. I couldn't believe David Nicholls has written another amazing true romance novel. As the story unfolds between Michael and Marnie, it's like you realise that true love still exists.
The comedy built into this story is heartwarming. Congratulations another smash hit!!

I wanted to love this book but unfortunately it fell a bit short for me. It took me till well over 50% into the book to become vaguely invested in the characters, whilst I didn’t dislike them I also didn’t warm to them until the last stages of the plot. I wanted a lot more from the storyline - I didn’t find the build up in chemistry especially effective and once the chemistry was there is was a bit lacking.

That said, I did enjoy the concept of the book, though I’d have liked more from the conclusion. I just didn’t feel invested in the characters.

Didn’t love or hate it. 3 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thankyou for sending me this story! Unfortunately I was unable to finish this as the story line did not capture my attention. The story line of walking around different places within the uk wasn’t something that I personally liked.

This book was so warm and tender, with dialogue written with expert emotion and chemistry between our two main characters.

I’ve not belly laughed so much at a book in the longest time.

This is a slow romance, a ‘getting to know you’ over the course of a 190 mile cross country hike.

Both of our main characters are divorced or going through one, forced into company together by mutual friendship. At first, they find companionship on their hike, then friendship, then romance. It’s a beautiful, slow journey - nothing forced or rushed.

I loved Marnie’s enthusiastic, energetic character. It made sense that she would live in London, amongst the buzz, and also why she would feel lonely without friends to socialise with.

Here’s one of my favourite Marnie moments :

‘This was the razzle-dazzle she brought down to dinner. The bar was suddenly busy with what's called 'an older crowd', hunched male backs in olive green, and she felt absurdly overdressed in her small black dress, Audrey Hepburn addressing the National Farmers Union. She ordered a gin and tonic, a double, the glass as large as an astronaut's helmet, taking such a deep gulp that she almost sucked it on to her face. Time to summon up that metropolitan air. She wiped lipstick from the rim with her thumb. The rest of the group was already seated and as she approached, too far from the table, she shouted, 'I think I smell of cow shit,' effervescent, fascinating, an enigma to all.’




Finally, as a keen hiker, I adored the descriptive language of the hikes, and the maps in the book.

‘there’s something about walking. Things slip out. It’s like taking a truth serum or something.’

If you enjoyed ‘Humans’ by Matt Haig, I think you’ll like this.

I’m off to put on my hiking boots and drive to the fells.


Huge thanks to the publisher for my arc x

It’s no secret that I absolutely love David Nicholls. I feel like he’s tuned into me as a reader, which given that everyone else probably feels the same likely indicates greatness.
Marnie is a lonely copywriter, with an awful-sounding ex-husband. Michael is a lonely geography teacher whose wife has left him. When a mutual friend suggests a walk in the Lake District, they are initially thrown together for a few days, as part of a group, and then slowly as a couple as Michael plans to walk coast-to-coast and Marnie keeps delaying her return to London.
The walk is beautifully described (although sounds like very hard work sometimes) and the conversation between Marnie and Michael is wonderful; humorous, honest, and sometimes deeply sad. This is the story of finding your way again, and of the hope of something lovely after loss.
This is clearly going to be one of my favourite books of the year, and a hard act to follow.
Thanks so much to NetGalley for the ARC, those who have a copy of this on the way at publication are in for a real treat.

Still recovering from their unsuccessful marriages, Marnie and Michael are brought together by a mutual friend on a walking holiday and start to develop a connection. However, will they or won’t they allow themselves to take their growing interest in each other any further? This beautifully-written novel has well-drawn, relatable characters, plus a good mix of humour and plot development. A very enjoyable read!

This is a beautifully observed love story about Marnie and Michael thrown together on a group walking trip across the Lake District and beyond with friends.
The descriptions of the walk felt like I was there with them. My favourite element was the interaction between the two main chapters - the humour in this book was hilarious and I rooted for them all the way to the end.
The book tackled relationship breakdown and infertility so well and thank you for writing so positively about this.
This is a superb book and comes highly recommended by me

A novel full of warmth and humour. The author cleverly develops the relationship between the two main characters, Marnie and Michael on the walking holiday organised by their mutual friend Cleo. There are moments of sadness for both Marnie and Michael, and the author manages to bring a gentleness to the story surrounding the two middle aged characters, combined with some very funny dialogue. I was rooting for Marnie and Michael.
A multi layered tale with gorgeous descriptions of the area.
I loved it all. Brilliant. A must read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

What a joy this book is! The 2 main protagonists are very reminiscent of Emma and Dexter in One Day, but with added experience, disappointment and cynicism. That sounds far too bleak, as the book is a beautiful, thoughtful exploration of a developing relationship and a potential transition from friendship to something more, and the pitfalls along the way. Definitely one to recommend.

Marnie and Michael are both having a tough time. Their relationships have broken up and life isn't quite what they thought it would be. They end up meeting when a mutual friend and a long walk brings them together. But can their budding friendship survive going from coast to coast?

This is classic David Nicholls. The characters are well crafted, believable and fully human. There's a lightness and sweetness that he captures so well and the pages go down fast. One Day is still my all time favourite David Nicholls but this was an enjoyable and sweet read.

"You Are Here" exudes charm with its witty dialogue and heartwarming moments. Nicholls' signature rom-com vibes are present throughout, along with funny moments that keep you interested from start to finish. While the characters are undoubtedly realistic and likeable, they didn't quite capture my heart as much as the unforgettable duo in "One Day" or the complicated family in "Us." However, that's not to say they aren't enjoyable companions to follow on their journey across the country.

The descriptions of the scenic route the characters followed, paying homage to the breathtaking landscapes of the North, added an extra layer of enjoyment, especially for a Northerner like myself!

This book is a fun, sweet, and cosy tale of second chances and finding your way - one that is sure to leave you smiling and perfect for a beach day or lazy afternoon. While the storyline seemed a bit predictable and cliché at times, meaning for me personally it wasn't a "life-changing" read, there was something comforting about its mundanity, simplicity and familiarity.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publishers for the e-ARC in return for an honest review.

Tender, heartfelt and funny without being schmaltzy. David Nicholls has such a wonderful way of writing that is engaging as reader. The POV characters are charming, engaging and realistically flawed.
A lovely read

You Are Here was a beautiful and compelling read about two characters who met on the coast to coast walk in the UK.

The characters were relatable and funny, and I enjoyed walking with them and getting to know them individually from the alternating POV'S. The side characters were equally a pleasure.

I adore David Nicholls style of writing. His descriptions are beautiful, and they really are the various places throughout the story to life. I felt like I was literally third wheeling Marnies and Michael's walk.

Honestly, after reading One Day, I wasn't sure what to expect as that's an all-time favourite book of mine. However, this one is just as good, and I think I've got a favourite author instead.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Being a firm fan of Nicholls writing I was very pleased to be given access to this book. I did wonder how the story would unfold. I found that the topic of the long walk that Michael wanted to do really added to the story. Plus the way that it is presented as well. Also felt that the chapter names were apt to. I felt for Marnie as a character. Particularly when at one stage she ponders that she hoped to 'be liked very much by someone for a certain period of time.'

This book was a lovely story and in some ways reminded me a little in style of a Sally Rooney book. If I had to describe it as a mash up of any other books I’ve read I’d say it would be a mash up of Normal People and The Authenticity Project. I think the book was thoughtful and very introspective, and just quite heart warming in approach. That being said for me the pacing was a little off and slow however I think maybe I’m not the target of this one as I think some of that came from not relating so much with the characters. Overall this was okay, and I think people particularly in the age range of the MCs will find this really engaging and thought provoking however I personally didn’t find that connection

I raced through this warm, funny book. A great setting and two fabulous main characters who really brought out the best in each other - I loved watching their relationship develop over the course of their walk. There were no great surprises or plot twists but the pacing was perfect and kept me turning the pages right to the end. Just what I needed to fill the David Nicholls gap, having finished the new Netflix 'One Day' mini series.

This was an interesting premise for a book, particularly the coast to coast walk aspect. There is so much gorgeous scenery in that area, it's a shame that that doesn't come across in a book! It would definitely make for a good film though. The main issue with a walk like that is that it's quite dull. Not much happens. You walk from A to B, admire scenery, get blisters, get hot/cold/wet depending on the weather, and that's about it. It's not the most scintillating topic for a book and unfortunately this book is quite slow and a bit dull. There's one or two moments where something a bit more fun happens but they are too few and far between. It's not a bad book, and it's certainly readable enough, but I thought there would be more to it. There's one section, about halfway through, which is just a discussion of various songs that the characters have on their phones which was boring and pointless. It could have been cut without affecting the storyline. The two main characters are okay, they seem to be fairly typical romcom types. The pacing got a little better towards the end and then just as it was getting a bit more promising, it finished! I suppose what happens afterwards is fairly obvious but it still would have been nice to have had some kind of proper ending.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review.

This is my book of the year so far, one of those novels you just completely lose yourself in. So beautifully written and characterised. Just goes to show you don’t need an action-packed plot to make a book memorable. And so funny, too. Adored it.

4.5 /5

Ah, David Nicholls’s writing is really one of a kind – hilarious at just the right moments, whilst being mournful, heartfelt and perfectly rooted in reality. You Are Here is another huge success for him, I am sure of it.

The story is told from the points of view of our two main characters – Marnie and Michael. Both are stuck in a rut and in need of a shake-up in their lives, yet not sure they’re quite ready for it. Marnie, in London, has lost touch with her friends since lockdown and spends almost all of her time cooped up in her flat. Michael, recently separated from his wife and coping with flashbacks to a traumatic night, just wants to be on his own.

And yet here they find themselves, on a group walk from Cumbria to the North Yorkshire coast, which becomes a smaller and smaller group, until it’s just the two of them.

I raced through this faster than Michael could hike himself down a blustery hill!

The witty banter between the two of them, along with the amusing situations the group consistently found themselves in, was just so easy to read. They were such real and vivid characters, with every movement and thought described so perfectly that it’s like poetry, or reading everyone’s minds.. just brilliant. A simple story – not that much happens overall – but it’s all about the characters and the depth of their feelings and experiences. Even the cocky Conrad ends up having an emotional break-through!

This highly deserves to be another TV series!