Free Copy of The Girl with the Seven Lives
Book lovers, here's a cracking one for you! National Book Tokens' Discover First programme is giving 100 readers early access to The Girl with the Seven Lives by Vikas Swarup — the bestselling author behind Q & A, the novel that inspired the multiple-Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire — before it hits bookshops in August 2026.
The novel follows Devi, a girl from the slums of Delhi who finds herself held captive, her life up for sale in an online auction. Over a single night, she tells her captor the secrets of her seven extraordinary lives in a bid to survive. Think high-stakes thriller, vivid storytelling, and a seriously unforgettable heroine.
To apply, click our pink button below to head to the National Book Tokens Discover First page and fill in the application form. Selected readers will be notified and their copy posted out ahead of the book's publication date. You can also read the first 30 pages right now via the free exclusive extract linked on the page. UK and Ireland, one application per person. Good luck!