Xavier Ireland is a radio DJ who by night listens to the hopes, fears and regrets of sleepless Londoners and by day keeps himself very much to himself - until he is brought into the light by a one-of-a-kind cleaning lady and forced to confront his own biggest regret. This is a tale of love, loss, Scrabble and six degrees of separation, asking big questions about life and death, strangers and friends, heartache and comfort, and whether the choices we don't make affect us just as powerfully as those we do.
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### Review
‘This is a moving story with a twist about how our lives touch others in ways we don’t even realise. If you loved *One Day *by David Nicholls, this is for you – and will stay with you long after the last page’
***Cosmopolitan, September Issue ***
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‘This is funny but also sharply observed and unexpectedly moving…The connections are ingenious and there are some very dark undertones, admirably handled’
***The Times 14/8***
‘As with his previous work, Watson’s prose is realistic, gently paced and occasionally tantalising. But most of all it demonstrates again the comedian’s skill at neatly capturing the alienation of city life – and how those in close quarters can communicate frequently and yet say nothing at all’
***Metro 19/8***
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‘Since his impressive debut, *Bullet Points*, Watson has demonstrated that comedy is not his sole talent. *‘Eleven’* is an intelligent, witty and heart-warming tale with a significant, if familiar, message – and his most accomplished book to date’
***Time Out 19/8***
‘Witty and beautifully written’
***Hot Stars, OK! Magazine 21/8 ***
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‘My hols – The Comedian Mark Watson feared for his life in Kenya, met aliens in Germany and had his dream meal in Melbourne’
***Interview with Caroline Rees, The Sunday Times 15/8***
### About the Author
Mark Watson is one of Britain’s most popular young stand-up comedians. His comedy shows have won, among others, the Daily Telegraph Award, Time Out Best Stand-Up Award, Edinburgh Festival Panel Prize, and best shows at the Adelaide and Sydney Festivals. He has performed at every major international comedy festival and in more than twenty countries. He made comedy history at the Edinburgh Festival by performing for 24 hours, solo and without a break. He is a regular on many British TV shows and has his own highly successful BBC Radio 4 series, *Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better*. He is the author of the novels *Bullet Points* and *A Light-Hearted Look at Murder*, and the non-fiction title *Crap at the Environment*. Mark Watson lives in London.
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Xavier Ireland is a radio DJ who by night listens to the hopes, fears and regrets of sleepless Londoners and by day keeps himself very much to himself - until he is brought into the light by a one-of-a-kind cleaning lady and forced to confront his own biggest regret. This is a tale of love, loss, Scrabble and six degrees of separation, asking big questions about life and death, strangers and friends, heartache and comfort, and whether the choices we don't make affect us just as powerfully as those we do. ** ### Review ‘This is a moving story with a twist about how our lives touch others in ways we don’t even realise. If you loved *One Day *by David Nicholls, this is for you – and will stay with you long after the last page’ ***Cosmopolitan, September Issue *** * * * ‘This is funny but also sharply observed and unexpectedly moving…The connections are ingenious and there are some very dark undertones, admirably handled’ ***The Times 14/8*** ‘As with his previous work, Watson’s prose is realistic, gently paced and occasionally tantalising. But most of all it demonstrates again the comedian’s skill at neatly capturing the alienation of city life – and how those in close quarters can communicate frequently and yet say nothing at all’ ***Metro 19/8*** * * * ‘Since his impressive debut, *Bullet Points*, Watson has demonstrated that comedy is not his sole talent. *‘Eleven’* is an intelligent, witty and heart-warming tale with a significant, if familiar, message – and his most accomplished book to date’ ***Time Out 19/8*** ‘Witty and beautifully written’ ***Hot Stars, OK! Magazine 21/8 *** * * * ‘My hols – The Comedian Mark Watson feared for his life in Kenya, met aliens in Germany and had his dream meal in Melbourne’ ***Interview with Caroline Rees, The Sunday Times 15/8*** ### About the Author Mark Watson is one of Britain’s most popular young stand-up comedians. His comedy shows have won, among others, the Daily Telegraph Award, Time Out Best Stand-Up Award, Edinburgh Festival Panel Prize, and best shows at the Adelaide and Sydney Festivals. He has performed at every major international comedy festival and in more than twenty countries. He made comedy history at the Edinburgh Festival by performing for 24 hours, solo and without a break. He is a regular on many British TV shows and has his own highly successful BBC Radio 4 series, *Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better*. He is the author of the novels *Bullet Points* and *A Light-Hearted Look at Murder*, and the non-fiction title *Crap at the Environment*. Mark Watson lives in London.