Emma Knight discusses THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS, our #bnbookclub January selection!

A sharp coming-of-age journey set in a glamorous world of high academia, old money and one eccentric upper-class family. This heartfelt tale is sure to please fans of Sally Rooney and Emma Donoghue.

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome author Emma Knight for a live, virtual event to discuss our January B&N Book Club pick, THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS.

A witty, atmospheric, and brilliantly told novel that offers compelling portraits of womanhood, motherhood and female friendship, along with the irresistible intrigue surrounding an extraordinary British family

If you don't have a copy, please order the B&N Exclusive Edition of the book before our book club event.

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes special cover effects and end papers as well as an exclusive essay from Emma Knight.

Emma Knight will be in discussion with Lexie Smyth, Fiction Category Manager for Barnes & Noble.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be spoilers at this book club event!

**Have a question for the discussion? Leave one at registration and it could possibly be answered live!

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