Normal People

Normal People by Sally Rooney

New York Times Bestseller • Emmy-Nominated Hulu Series • Longlisted for the Booker Prize
A raw, intimate, and unforgettable novel about first love, emotional complexity, and the powerful ties that keep two people orbiting each other across time.

Normal People is the internationally acclaimed novel by Sally Rooney, bestselling author of Conversations with Friends and Beautiful World, Where Are You. Hailed as a modern classic, this coming-of-age love story captures the intensity and vulnerability of relationships in the digital age with breathtaking realism.

Connell and Marianne come from the same small town in Ireland—but that’s where their similarities end. Connell is well-liked and effortlessly popular, while Marianne is intelligent, private, and ostracized by her peers. When an unlikely connection sparks between them, they begin a complex, magnetic relationship that will shape their lives in ways they never imagined.

As they move from high school to Trinity College in Dublin, their roles reverse—Marianne blossoms socially, while Connell struggles to find his place. Over the years, they drift in and out of each other’s lives, bound by love, misunderstanding, and a profound need for connection.

💔 Perfect for fans of literary fiction about mental health, intimacy, and identity
💔 A deeply emotional story praised for its psychological insight and minimalist beauty
💔 Adapted into a critically acclaimed TV series streaming on Hulu

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Coming-of-Age
Themes: Young Love, Communication, Emotional Intimacy, Social Class, Mental Health
Audience: Readers of emotionally charged fiction, fans of slow-burn romance, book club members seeking thought-provoking stories

✨ Normal People is a captivating portrait of two flawed, deeply connected souls—a novel that explores how we shape and reshape one another, often without realizing it.