Big Nobody

Big Nobody by Alex Kadis Pre-Order March 10th 2026

Darkly hilarious and deeply moving, Big Nobody by Alex Kadis is a coming-of-age novel about grief, rebellion, and the desperate hope for freedom in 1970s London.

After losing her mother and brothers in a tragic accident, sixteen-year-old Connie Costa is trapped under the rule of her father—the man she blames for their deaths and whom the neighborhood calls The Fat Murderer. Her world is small and suffocating: endless nights spent talking to her David Bowie poster, stealing sips of whiskey, and enduring the weekly gatherings of her father’s Greek immigrant friends.

Her only escape comes from her friendship with Vas, the charming boy who shares her dreams of running away and finding something better. But when Connie finally sees a chance to leave her father behind, the decision will test her courage—and her heart—in ways she never imagined.

With biting humor and emotional depth, Big Nobody is a wickedly funny and tender story of survival, found family, and self-discovery that will resonate with fans of Demon Copperhead and My Brilliant Friend.