Book of the Month: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Published: February 27, 2023

In 2015, Hanya Yanagihara’s second novel became one of the most buzzed-about titles of the year. Receiving rave reviews, it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and has gone on to sell millions of copies and build a cult-like online fanbase. Find out more about our first Book of the Month here

Dua Lipa on A Little Life: ‘It challenged everything I thought I knew about love'

In this guest post, singer-songwriter Dua Lipa explains why Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life does exactly what great literature is supposed to do

Ecstasy or agony: the story behind the 'visceral' photo on the cover of A Little Life

Peter Hujar’s image on Hanya Yanagihara’s novel A Little Life encapsulates the pain and joy of the book - but the author’s relationship with photography goes deeper

Reading guide: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2015, Hanya Yanagihara’s novel is a powerful exploration of human endurance. Discover more in our comprehensive guide

A Little Life: 'Reading about someone else’s pain makes you feel less alone’

Writer and book lover Sarah Gwonyoma picked up A Little Life in the midst of a personal loss. Here, she reveals how the novel allowed her to process her pain

An extract from A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Hanya Yanigihara’s deft depiction of trauma and friendship becomes a dark examination of the tyranny of memory and the limits of human endurance. Read the opening pages from our March Book of the Month here

A Little Life: 'I forged a deep connection with vulnerable, determined Jude'

Bob Jackson reflects on the novel from the Booker Prize library that made a life-changing impact on him - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

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