Yann Martel will publish his first book since Life of Pi (winner of the 2002 Man Booker Prize) next year.  Life of Pi has been published in 44 countries and has become an international best-seller.
 
Martel’s new novel promises to be one of the most ingenious, heart-breaking and strangely beautiful books to be released in years. The relationships explored in this book, one between a donkey and a howling monkey and the other between a writer and an elderly taxidermist, will make this one of the most original books one has ever read.

A worldwide read-along of Life of Pi, calling on people to read the book, is being held during the month of August. To join and be part of this collective experience visit www.lifeofpi.co.uk.