The points of issue
Copyright page states 'First Edition 2019' with a complete number line including 1; Henry Holt imprint; first-issue dust jacket carries the printed retail price.
Is this the true first?
The US Henry Holt hardcover (2019) is the true first; the book won the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue is a concern. Confirm the stated 'First Edition 2019' and a complete number line ending in 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Trust Exercise a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Copyright page states 'First Edition 2019' with a complete number line including 1; Henry Holt imprint; first-issue dust jacket carries the printed retail price.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. The US Henry Holt hardcover (2019) is the true first; the book won the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue is a concern. Confirm the stated 'First Edition 2019' and a complete number line ending in 1.
I have a first edition of Trust Exercise — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.