Everything I Know About Love – Dolly Alderton

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton is a candid and witty memoir that became a Sunday Times #1 bestseller and inspired a BBC TV series. First published 19 February 2019 by Penguin UK, this 368-page paperback (128 × 197 mm; approx. 274 g) beautifully captures the author's messy, hopeful twenties—from friendships and heartbreaks to self-discovery and growing up.

Features:

Author: Award‑winning journalist Dolly Alderton, known for her humor and truth-telling storytelling

Format & Specs: Paperback, 368 pages; approx. 128 × 197 mm; ~274 g 

Genre: Memoir / personal narrative on friendship, love, adulthood, and self-realization

Edition: UK paperback by Penguin Books Ltd, February 2019 *

Why Buy:

Universal appeal: Honest reflections on love, self‑growth, and female friendship.

Humorous and heartwarming: Dolly's voice blends sharp wit with emotional resonance.

Critically acclaimed: Winner of the UK National Book Award for Autobiography of the Year. 

Cultural phenomenon: Inspired a BBC One adaptation and remains a widely recommended comfort memoir.

FAQ:

Is this a novel?
No—it’s a memoir recounting Dolly’s life experiences from her twenties, focusing on love, friendships, and self-discovery. 

How many pages and what format?
368 pages in paperback format, measuring approximately 128 × 197 mm, weighing roughly 274 g. 

When and by which publisher was it released?
First published on 19 February 2019 by Penguin Books Ltd in the UK. 

Who should read it?
Anyone navigating the ups and downs of early adulthood or interested in heartfelt essays on female friendship and emotional growth.