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The List by Yomi Adegoke is a gripping exploration of modern relationships and the impact of social media. It follows a young couple whose lives are thrown into turmoil when a list naming men accused of misconduct in their professional circles surfaces. As tensions rise, the narrative delves into themes of trust, accountability, and the complexities of contemporary connectivity.
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The List

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The instant Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller

'The Book Of The Summer’ VOGUE

'A page-turning read about the dark side of social media' STYLIST

‘Topical, heartfelt, provocative’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO

‘Impossible to put down’ PAULA HAWKINS

‘A page-turner that you can’t second guess’ THE TIMES

‘Fans of Yellowface will love The List RED MAGAZINE

ONLINE RUMOURS. REAL LIFE TROUBLE.

Ola Olajide, a high-profile journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is marrying the love of her life in one month's time. She and her fiancé Michael seem to have it all.

That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message:

‘Oh my god, have you seen The List?’

It began as a list of anonymous allegations about abusive men. Now it's been published online. Ola made her name breaking exactly this type of story. But today, Michael's name is on there.

Will the truth behind The List change everything for both of them?

An Evening Standard and The Times book of the year.

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES

‘Explosive … Every book club should read this’ SYMEON BROWN

‘The book that everyone’s talking about’ INDEPENDENT

‘Terrifyingly good’ RUTH JONES

READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE LIST:

‘WOW! I could not put this down. I would give it six stars if I could!’

‘Gripping, with twists and turns that keep you hooked until the very end’

‘SO GOOD. Perfect for book clubs … like Such a Fun Age

Richard & Judy Book Club pick, April 2024

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The List by Yomi Adegoke is a gripping, page-turning read that delves into the darker aspects of social media and online life. Lauded as both fun and thought-provoking, it is considered highly topical and compelling, sparking significant debate among readers. The novel is praised for its wit, sharp observations, and immersive storytelling that is addictive and emotionally engaging.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008544508

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Yomi Adegoke is a mutli award-winning journalist and author. She writes about race, feminism, popular culture and how they intersect, as well as class and politics. She has worked at ITN, Channel 4 News and The Pool as a senior writer and freelanced for Vogue, The Guardian and The Independent amongst others. This year she was listed as one of most influential people in London by the Evening Standard and  was also named as a 'frontline pioneer' bringing the fight to 'a new generation', by the publication. She was awarded journalist of the year by the Woman In Africa awards, named a Marie Claire Future Shaper and was awarded the Groucho Maverick for her first book, written with co-author Elizabeth Uviebinene, SLAY IN YOUR LANE: The Black Girl Bible.

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