Fiction

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by Sarah Moss
One day in rainy Scotland. The families holidaying in adjacent cabins ponder their lives as they make judgements about their neighbours. A sense of foreboding culminates in a catastrophic conclusion.
Publication date: 20th August 2020
by Saskia Sarginson
A chance meeting and a holiday romance - was this all they were destined to be? Or will Cat and Sam overcome all the odds and finally find a way to meet again, on their bench.
Publication date: 3rd September 2020
by Sarah Crossan
Another stunning read from this talented writer, this time presenting the ruins of an affair while exploring grief, loss and obsession.
Publication date: 20th August 2020
by Robert Bryndza
A gripping thriller following former police officer Kate Marshall's investigation for a missing person. Great characterisation and fast moving plot.
Publication date: 3rd November 2020
by Emma Donoghue
Out now in paperback! An extraordinary account of a young woman nursing in a maternity unit in Ireland at the time of the 1918 pandemic. Wonderful!
Publication date: 23rd July 2020
by Dolly Alderton
This is a funny and poignant tale of the challenges facing a young independent woman.
Publication date: 15th October 2020
by Benjamin Myers
An unlikely friendship between a 16-year-old miner's son and an eccentric elderly woman, set on the Yorkshire coast one summer after the second world war, this book has been described as 'full of warmth and kindness'. What will we think of it?
Publication date: 8th August 2020
by Louise Hare
Set in London after the Second World War, a jazz musician has arrived on the Empire Windrush. A beautiful, compelling read.
Publication date: 12th March 2020
by Emily St John Mandel
An intriguing, beguiling, all-engrossing tale of wealth and power, guilt and regret, fate, choice, morality, corruption, delusion...
Publication date: 6th August 2020
by Martin Walker
A joyous return to the Dordogne, France, to step into the life of rural policeman, Bruno with his dog, Balzac. There's great food, a fabulous way of life, good friendships and a mystery to solve. Wonderful escapist stuff!
Publication date: 26th May 2020
by Belinda Bauer
A quirky, comical murder mystery. Not what I was expecting! Loved it.
Publication date: 21st January 2021
by Hilary Boyd
A gripping family drama about choices and consequences.
Publication date: 6th August 2020
by Richard Osman
Four friends in a retirement village meet to solve a murder. It's funny and there's lots of talk of cake. Looking forward to the next instalment already!
Publication date: 3rd September 2020
by Abbie Greaves
Frank hasn't spoken to his wife for six months. As she lies unconscious in her hospital bed, he tells her their story, and reveals the secret that threatens to destroy them. A stunning book.
Publication date: 12th December 2019
by Sigrid Nunez
A story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.
Publication date: 7th February 2019
by Rachel Joyce
Fabulous characters, a journey, friendship and self discovery. Familiar Rachel Joyce, with some surprises too.
Publication date: 23rd July 2020
by Anne Tyler
A charming, funny and poignant love story. Micah solves all your computer problems, but struggles with his relationships.
Publication date: 7th April 2020
by Ann Napolitano
Uplifting and life-affirming, and completely compelling, this is an extraordinary book. The sole survivor from a plane crash, this 13-year-old boy has to learn to live again after the traumatic event.
Publication date: 20th February 2020
by Delia Owens
A beautiful, engrossing and unforgettable read, it's topped the bestseller charts and is due to be made into a film. We loved it!
Publication date: 12th December 2019
by Phoebe Morgan
Corinne is trying for a baby and when she finds a relic from a doll's house on her doorstep, it feels like a sign. But as more items appear it's clear that something sinister is at play. Who is responsible and what do they want? Great characters and an intense mystery. Fantastic, though ultimately rather disturbing!
Publication date: 14th September 2017

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