You Are Here - David Nicholls

From David Nicholls, the bestselling author of One Day and Us, comes You Are Here — a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply human story about two lost souls who find each other when they least expect it.

Marnie is adrift — working remotely in her small London flat, spending her days scrolling through a life that feels increasingly empty. Michael, recently separated and reeling from heartbreak, spends his days walking alone across the windswept moors.

When a mutual friend convinces them to join a walking trip, a mix of stubborn weather, awkward silences, and unexpected laughter brings them together on a journey neither of them planned. What begins as a reluctant companionship soon becomes something tender, transformative — and quietly life-changing.

With wit, warmth, and emotional honesty, Nicholls explores the ways we get lost in life — and how love can sometimes help us find our way home.

Main Themes of the Book

• Connection & Solitude: Two strangers learning to open up after loss and isolation.
• Healing & Growth: Emotional recovery through shared experiences.
• British Countryside: Nature as a metaphor for self-discovery.
• Romance & Humor: Subtle, intelligent humor intertwined with heartfelt emotion.
• Second Chances: Rediscovering hope at unexpected moments.

Why You Should Read This Book by David Nicholls

• From the author of the global phenomenon One Day.
• A story that balances emotional depth with genuine humor and warmth.
• Perfect for readers who loved Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Us.
• A celebration of human connection, resilience, and everyday beauty.
• David Nicholls’ most mature and uplifting work — a love story for real life.

You Are Here is a poignant, funny, and life-affirming novel about finding connection when the world feels too big and lonely. With his signature insight and charm, David Nicholls reminds us that sometimes getting lost is the only way to truly find ourselves.