Fiction
Listed in order of author's surname, 20 per page.
Good Material
Andy is struggling for a big break as a stand-up comedian, his girlfriend has left him and his friends are all 'grown-ups'. Why is he lagging behind?!
read my review of October 2023
Publication date: 9th November 2023
Ghosts
This is a funny and poignant tale of the challenges facing a young independent woman.
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 15th October 2020
Meredith, Alone
Meredith hasn't stepped beyond her front door for 1,214 days, that's three years! What is it that is keeping Meredith at home?
read my review of April 2022
Publication date: 9th June 2022
Saltwater
Described as a lyrical coming-of-age narrative which 'features something very rare in literary fiction: a working-class heroine, written by a young working-class author'. Set in Sunderland, London and Ireland, what will we make of it it?
read my review of November 2023
Publication date: 2nd April 2020
Geneva
Wonderfully compelling thriller set in a conference in Geneva where a scientific breakthrough brings death, deception and intrigue. Loved it!
read my review of December 2023
Publication date: 12th October 2023
We, the Survivors
'Prejudice and the refugee experience are examined in this taut novel set in Malaysia'. Described as 'gripping', 'moving' and skilfully written, what will we think of it?
read my review of July 2021
A Man Called Ove
A wonderful book! Funny, touching and uplifting. Everyone must read it!
read my review of December 2015
You Will Be Safe Here
A heart-wrenching account of three generations in South Africa. Terrible and brilliant.
read my review of April 2019
Publication date: 2nd April 2020
Exit
A quirky, comical murder mystery. Not what I was expecting! Loved it.
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 21st January 2021
Snap
A terrifying opening with three children left alone in a car as their mother goes to phone for help and never returns. Full of mystery, humour and intrigue. We enjoyed it - did you?
read my review of September 2018
Publication date: 23rd August 2018
The Shut Eye
Great characters and a mystery that keeps you thinking long after you put the book down.
read my review of September 2015
Misplaced Persons
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
The Lie
A gripping family drama about choices and consequences.
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 6th August 2020
Sweet Caress
A wonderful, all-engrossing story of the life of a female photographer.
read my review of September 2015
Water
The first in a quartet of books this is a beautifully written, poignant and challenging read about a woman coming to terms with her past.
read my review of August 2023
Publication date: 2nd November 2023
The Small Hours
A dark, amusing, wry and quirky tale of a woman who opens a utopian nursery school.
read my review of November 2012
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