That rare, rare thing, a first novel with a sustained, magical and utterly faultless voice. After five pages, I knew she could persuade me to believe anything.”
— Mark Haddon
Daring, wise, and sensitive.”
— People magazine
Powerful and engaging …a likely future classic.”
— The Observer (UK)
A crunchily perfect knock-out of a debut novel.”
— The Guardian (UK)
Awards
- Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize 2004
- Branford Boase Award 2005
- Michael L. Printz Award 2005
- Der Luchs des Jahres Book Prize 2005
- Julia Ward Howe Prize (Boston Authors Club) 2005
Meg, This is by far the best book I have ever read, from the start I couldn’t put it down, and when I finished it I put it down with tears on my face. I even decided to read it again a few months later! It is brilliant! I love Daisy’s unique way of teling her story, and the whole aspect of Daisy and Edmonds love for eachother, im only 14 ,but I have read a lot of books and this is my absoulute favourite! Thank You so much for writing such a brilliant book! xx Meg.
I’m always happy to meet another Meg….thanks for writing, and for the lovely comments. xxxmeg
Meg, just curious, is How I Live Now going to be made into a movie? xx Megan
Yes — the movie’s in pre-pre-production now, should be shot early next year. Exciting, eh?
That is so cool can’t wait to see it when it comes out
Gonna have to get all of my friends to read the book!
hey , i read this book when i was in france and i couldnt manage to put it down ! I love your writing and im making all my friends read it !! Daisys tale was so sweet . Ive already asked my dad to bring the next one out for me to read THANK YOU SO MUCH MEG !! XX
did edmond and daisy kiss or did they have sex? i need to know this for my summer reading project.
What have you gone through in your life that led you to the inspiration of making this book?
I’m 53, Catherine, I’ve experienced a lot. And the rest I made up.
Read How I Live Now again today, first read in on holiday when I was 15; I read it twice in a matter of days. I remember desperately wishing for How WE Live Now
I love this book, thank you for writing it!