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A celebration of our female friendships, of our messy years, and of growing up together. Glittering with wit, heart, and humour, it’s a book to share with every woman you’ve ever been lucky enough to call a friend.

“Nearly everything I know about love, I've learnt from my long-term friendships with women.”

I know that love can be loud and jubilant. It can be dancing in the swampy mud and the pouring rain at a festival and shouting “YOU ARE AMAZING” over the band. It’s laughing until you wheeze. It’s walking along the street together on a Saturday night and feeling an entire city is yours.

I also know that love is a pretty quiet thing. It’s lying on the sofa together drinking coffee, talking about where you’re going to go that morning to drink more coffee. It’s folding down pages of books you think they’d find interesting.

I know that love happens under the splendour of fireworks and sunsets, but also happens when you’re lying on blow-up airbeds in a childhood bedroom, sitting in A&E or in the queue for a passport.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

‘A book every girl in her 20s needs to read’

‘I’ll never stop recommending this book’

‘This is my comfort book! I LOOOOVE THIS BOOK TO MY CORE’

‘I wish I could read it for the first time again’

A Sunday Times bestseller, September 2022
TikTok Book Awards Winner, August 2023

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Poignant, witty, comic, and self-deprecating. A laugh-out-loud, lightning quick journey through the years that will resonate with anyone who's ever been young and in love. ― Daily Express

Very, very, very funny. Don't hate me when I tell you that Everything I Know About Love is Sex And The City for millennials, because I mean it as high praise ― Red

I loved it so much, I wanted it to go on forever, Dolly Alderton is so gifted at making people care. A rare talent ― Marian Keyes

Alderton is an old soul - she has learned life lessons while not yet out of her twenties that many of us post-menopausal matrons are still struggling with. A wonderful writer, who will surely inspire a generation the way that Caitlin Moran did before her. ― Julie Burchill

I thought I knew a lot about love. Not as much as Dolly. Read as soon as possible. ― Sharon Horgan

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Award-winning journalist Dolly Alderton survived her twenties (just about) and in Everything I Know About Love, she gives an unflinching account of the bad dates and squalid flat-shares, the heartaches and humiliations, and most importantly, the unbreakable female friendships that helped her to hold it all together. Glittering with wit, heart and humour, this is a book to press into the hands of every woman who has ever been there or is about to find themselves taking that first step towards the rest of their lives.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin; 1st edition (7 Feb. 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241982103
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241982105
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.84 x 13.8 x 21.6 cm

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Dolly Alderton is an award-winning author and journalist. She is a columnist for The Sunday Times Style and has also written for GQ, Red, Marie Claire and Grazia. From 2017 to 2020, she co-hosted the weekly pop-culture and current affairs podcast The High Low alongside journalist Pandora Sykes.

Her first book Everything I Know About Love became a top five Sunday Times bestseller in its first week of publication and won a National Book Award for Autobiography of the Year. Her first novel Ghosts was published in October 2020 and was also a top five Sunday Times Bestseller.

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Customers find this memoir heartwarming and relatable, with one review describing it as a beautiful account of navigating adulthood. The book features witty humor that makes readers both laugh and cry, and customers praise Dolly Alderton's writing style. Moreover, customers consider it a must-read for every millennial woman, providing a real examination of growing up, and one customer notes how it takes readers through their own years. The book receives positive feedback for its emotional content, making readers cry throughout, and customers appreciate its brilliant insights. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with one customer finding it slightly overhyped.

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275 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’258 positive17 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and extremely relatable, with various life experiences recounted throughout. One customer describes it as a beautiful memoir of navigating adulthood's messiness, while another notes it's particularly resonant for millennial readers.

"...The book spoke so profoundly to the wilderness that can be one's 20s, and was both relatable, amusing, and heart-breaking...." Read more

"I ready this in less than 2 days. Very relatable to us millennial girls. And very true about our greatest love affairs….our girlfriends...." Read more

"...Dolly Alderton's rocky journey with love is very different but also relatable at the same time...." Read more

"recommended to me by my stepdaughter on holiday. So relatable. Love that she is loving it aged 18 and I love it aged 51!!!! Bravo Dolly!" Read more

240 customers mention ‘Humor’231 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it both hilarious and emotional, making them laugh and cry.

"...to the wilderness that can be one's 20s, and was both relatable, amusing, and heart-breaking. I couldn't put it down and read it in a day!..." Read more

"...The book had moments where I cared, laughed, and felt for Dolly. I also watched the series after reading the book. Overall, I enjoyed it...." Read more

"...I liked Dolly's "voice", her empathy, as well as her poetic and elegant use of language...." Read more

"...Alderton's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a pleasant read overall, though there are moments where the pace slows down...." Read more

154 customers mention ‘Writing quality’115 positive39 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is wonderfully and readable, with one customer highlighting how the author writes from the heart.

"...The book was well-written and easy to read, with various different life experiences recounted in a warm and humorous way...." Read more

"...Alderton's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a pleasant read overall, though there are moments where the pace slows down...." Read more

"...Her brutally honest and flamboyant but elegant way with words had the ability to make me laugh and cry alongside her...." Read more

"The book reads like a series of short, not very good stories, although i get the sense that the author thinks they are clever, witty and insightful...." Read more

81 customers mention ‘Emotional content’81 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with many describing it as a tear-jerker that moves between laughter and tears, and one customer noting how it helped them understand their feelings better.

"...that can be one's 20s, and was both relatable, amusing, and heart-breaking. I couldn't put it down and read it in a day!..." Read more

"...This book made me feel a myriad of emotions and I feel so honoured that she has allowed us to gain an insight into her life as I know undoubtedly..." Read more

"...Will not change you as a person just help you understand your underlying feelings better and help you reciprocate...." Read more

"...Some are amusing, some funny, some heartbreaking. Some are repetitive. I enjoyed the collection and even noted a couple of recipes...." Read more

56 customers mention ‘Readability’56 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly noting it as a must-read for every millennial woman and a real examination of growing up. One customer specifically mentions it's perfect for women in their 20s-30s.

"I read this at 26, and feel like this was the perfect age at which to dive into it...." Read more

"...So relatable. Love that she is loving it aged 18 and I love it aged 51!!!! Bravo Dolly!" Read more

"...with humor and relatable anecdotes about love, friendship, and growing up...." Read more

"...This is definitely a must read for anyone approaching 30 or newly turned 30 in my opinion, as she tells her realisation of romantic love should not..." Read more

30 customers mention ‘Nostalgia’30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book evokes nostalgia, with one customer noting how it takes them back through their own years, while others find it heart-wrenching and perfectly capturing their generation's experiences.

"For me this book reminded me of my youth! My twenties were spent partying with my besties whilst avoiding serious intimacy like the plague!..." Read more

"...of Dolly Alderton’s funny yet at times very poignant story...." Read more

"More than just an autobiography. You go on a journey through time with Dolly. Lots of nostalgia if you’re a late 80’s / 90’s baby...." Read more

"...written, witty, dry humour, endearing and will take you back in time throughout your teen angst & also the highs!..." Read more

25 customers mention ‘Insight’25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, describing it as brilliant and smart, with one customer noting its refreshing take on platonic relationships.

"...To have my own feelings mirrored in a book really made me feel seen in the sense that I’m able to admit what I do and why...." Read more

"...Yes it’s a warts and all autobiography, but it has a point and tries to share lessons (and mac n cheese recipes) unlike similar books from Dolly’s..." Read more

"A really honest look into her life and how it’s shaped her. I didn’t get drawn in by it but I enjoyed the read." Read more

"...It was a refreshing tale of platonic importance in a world that prioritises and pedestals romantic relationships, one that made me re-value my own..." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Pacing’19 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it engaging, while others describe it as superficial and filled with fluff.

"...is such a wonderful read - hilarious, entertaining, interesting and moving...." Read more

"...Low podcast, I found this read a little too frivolous and superficial for my liking...." Read more

"...Well done, I look forward to Alderton’s upcoming tour." Read more

"...Much better than the TV show!" Read more

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Lilia333
Perfect Reading, Especially if in 20s!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2024
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I read this at 26, and feel like this was the perfect age at which to dive into it. The book spoke so profoundly to the wilderness that can be one's 20s, and was both relatable, amusing, and heart-breaking. I couldn't put it down and read it in a day! I'm sure it would also appeal to other ages as well. Absolutely loved it, and would recommend to everyone

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One of the best books I’ve ever read
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I ready this in less than 2 days. Very relatable to us millennial girls. And very true about our greatest love affairs….our girlfriends. It also helped me understand why I always felt a bit sad when each of my friends got married or had a baby. I’m obsessed with Dolly Alderton books now. I wish I could read it again for the first time all over again. Thank you Dolly.

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Sanditron
Insightful book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2025
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This book gives you a whole new view on love, relationships, family, and friends.

Dolly Alderton's rocky journey with love is very different but also relatable at the same time. Not just with her romantic partners, but with her friends and family.

There were times throughout the book when I was very intrigued by the experiences Dolly went through. The book had moments where I cared, laughed, and felt for Dolly.

I also watched the series after reading the book. Overall, I enjoyed it. Although, they could've added a couple more episodes. The series had moments from the book but also skipped some things as well.

However, despite a few issues, I still very much enjoyed this book. Dolly Alderton's take on love is definitely different compared to others, and therefore it was a rather refreshing read.

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fabulous funny and authentic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2024
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recommended to me by my stepdaughter on holiday. So relatable. Love that she is loving it aged 18 and I love it aged 51!!!! Bravo Dolly!

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speckledorchid
Everything and nothing?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2020
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There was a lot of hype around this book, and so I thought I would read it for an insight into love and romance. The book was well-written and easy to read, with various different life experiences recounted in a warm and humorous way. I liked Dolly's "voice", her empathy, as well as her poetic and elegant use of language. While the book has many positive attributes and I am an admirer of Dolly's intelligence and insights on The High Low podcast, I found this read a little too frivolous and superficial for my liking. Much of the content was slightly daft and inconsequential and while some would argue that is the source of the book's charm and essence, I remained unconvinced. I suppose I was looking for an in-depth analysis of love, with deep reflection and wisdom, rather than a straightforward account of somebody's experiences. Perhaps because I am not that interested in parties and socialising, for example, I could not relate to some of the content. It could simply be that this book was not what I erroneously perceived it to be and it is not the book that is at fault. Either way, for whatever reason, while I did enjoy it in some ways, it did not quite live up to my expectations. Perhaps if I had read this "pre-hype", I would have approached it less critically.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2025
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Thoroughly enjoyed

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Very happy with this product thanks

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Easy fun read but slightly overhyped
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2024
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This book is a delightful memoir filled with humor and relatable anecdotes about love, friendship, and growing up. Alderton's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a pleasant read overall, though there are moments where the pace slows down.
As someone living in London, I enjoyed the vivid descriptions of familiar locations, which added an extra layer of enjoyment to my reading experience. While I couldn't relate to all of her experiences, particularly her party-centric lifestyle, I found aspects of her journey resonated with me, especially as someone close to her age who is also navigating the complexities of relationships and adulthood.
However, despite its charms, I can't help but feel that the book is slightly overhyped. While it offers valuable insights and entertainment, it may not live up to all the praise it has received. Nonetheless, it remains a worthwhile read for anyone seeking a light-hearted and relatable story about love and life.

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Novela en inglés
Reviewed in Spain on 13 January 2025
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Bien de precio, no puedo reseñar la sinopsis porque ni es para mi ni lo he leído pero es el que quería. Tapa blanda y vino de tienda

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Surbhi Kumari
Good, Good, Good!!
Reviewed in India on 6 January 2025
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This was my second book from Dolly, and she just became my favourite.
Her writing style and transperency captured me. Funny, touching and takes you through the rollercoaster of emotions and lands you smoothly at the end.

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This was my second book from Dolly, and she just became my favourite.
Her writing style and transperency captured me. Funny, touching and takes you through the rollercoaster of emotions and lands you smoothly at the end.

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Ce livre est top
Reviewed in France on 8 August 2024
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Je l’ai offert et il a beaucoup plus, je le recommande vivement

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El libro que toda chica en sus 20's debería leer.
Reviewed in Mexico on 31 January 2024
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Empecé a leer este libro sin ninguna expectativa y para el final, sentía que había recibido varias lecciones de una hermana mayor. Es muy común sentirnos un poco perdidas a lo largo de nuestra vida en diferentes aspectos de la misma (trabajo, relaciones, familia, etc), pero creo que leer algo como esto de vez en cuando, nos hace sentir un poco menos solas en esta crisis (la que normalmente te ataca en los 20's). Muy buen libro.

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El libro que toda chica en sus 20's debería leer.

Reviewed in Mexico on 31 January 2024
Empecé a leer este libro sin ninguna expectativa y para el final, sentía que había recibido varias lecciones de una hermana mayor. Es muy común sentirnos un poco perdidas a lo largo de nuestra vida en diferentes aspectos de la misma (trabajo, relaciones, familia, etc), pero creo que leer algo como esto de vez en cuando, nos hace sentir un poco menos solas en esta crisis (la que normalmente te ataca en los 20's). Muy buen libro.

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One of the best books I have ever read
Reviewed in the United States on 25 February 2025
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How do I even begin to explain what this book means to me? this book talks about love in all shapes and all sizes. Love in the nature of friendship, and love in the nature in romance. It makes you look at yourself and understand these parts of you as a person, the good and the bad. The things that make life worth living. It’s womanhood, the shared tears and laugher with your closest friends. The memories of good and bad experiences but with a view of how they have made you who you are today, and what you will be. The easy and the difficult, the fun and the hard. It’s a book about navigating life and all the shit that comes with that.

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