Fiction
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Marisa has known Jake for only a few months but has no hesitation about moving in with him and trying for a baby. But in this novel of twists and surprises, no one is quite as they seem.
read my review of June 2021
Publication date: 2nd September 2021
A young mum goes to a party and never returns home. A year later someone seems to be leaving clues to the events of that night.
read my review of May 2021
Publication date: 22nd July 2021
It's midnight on Nora's last day on earth and she is transported to a library. This is where she can explore what else might have happened in her life, if she'd made different choices.
Described as 'a beautiful fable', 'a brilliant premise and great fun', what will we think of it?
Review not yet available - book details
Publication date: 18th February 2021
The outbreak of a virus threatens the world order, affecting only men. Brilliantly written page-turner that boasts sensitivity and hope.
read my review of May 2021
Publication date: 29th April 2021
A year in the life of a woman caring for her four chickens as she comes to terms with not having children. Brilliant!
read my review of May 2021
Publication date: 1st April 2021
The joys and struggles of bringing up a young family are told in this beautiful, sensitive and entertaining account of life on Magnolia Road.
read my review of April 2021
Publication date: 8th July 2021
When a series of murders take place on a college campus, suspicion immediately turns to the secret research programme involving psychopaths. An astonishing thriller.
read my review of April 2021
Publication date: 9th September 2021
Family life in Brussels challenged by infidelity and adolescence, with a backdrop of a refugee crisis and terrorism. Brilliant!
read my review of April 2021
Publication date: 4th March 2021
Living alone, estranged from her family, Missy Carmichael finds friendship through a chance meeting in her local park.
read my review of March 2021
Publication date: 4th March 2021
Fantastically atmospheric, great characterisation and an intriguing mystery. Rather wonderful!
read my review of March 2021
Publication date: 4th March 2021
A part-time librarian confronts the polarised world in what is described as a 'brilliant, funny and terrifying novel'. What will we think of it?
Review not yet available - book details
An all expenses paid trip to celebrate a friend's birthday in a safari lodge in South Africa. A dream holiday turns into a nightmare.
read my review of February 2021
Publication date: 29th April 2021
Metal detectorists searching for treasure on the beach, discover a body. Dr Ruth Galloway and DCI Nelson work on another case together.
read my review of February 2021
Publication date: 4th February 2021
You'll feel you're doing pirouettes with all the plot twists in this thriller set in the obsessive and toxic world of a Russian ballet company. Is anyone as they seem?
read my review of February 2021
Publication date: 1st April 2021
Set in 1930s America where a team of women on horseback delivered library books to isolated communities. This is the fictional account of the life of one of those women. What did we think of it? Listen to the comments from our March book club.
read my review of February 2021
Publication date: 23rd July 2020
Nat is nearing the end of his career with MI6 when a new badminton partner takes him down a dangerous path.
This is Le Carre's last novel. How does it compare to his other work? Listen to the comments in our February book club.
read my review of February 2021
Completely consuming story of a post-apocalyptic world, and the time before. Set in London and beside a beached whale in New Zealand. Stunning!
read my review of January 2021
Publication date: 24th June 2021
This is the story of a young woman seeking to make her way in the world through education but first having to overcome the cultural demands of her Nigerian upbringing.
Review not yet available - book details
Publication date: 1st October 2020
Gripping thriller about a suspicious death on the Norfolk coast, and the ramifications for the family members involved. Brilliant!
read my review of January 2021
Publication date: 1st January 2018