Only Here, Only Now
Only Here, Only Now is a debut novel by Tom Newlands that tells the coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Cora Mowat in a post-industrial Scottish town in 1994. The story follows Cora as she navigates family tensions, her undiagnosed ADHD, and a personal tragedy, all while yearning to escape her small-town life and find her place in the world. This incredible debut from a neurodiverse author explores themes of identity, poverty, family, and resilience.