Fiction

A slim book, with a big title, exploring of the lives of two spiritual women of the 15th century and their extraordinary contribution to literature. What will we think of it?

An unsettling but intriguing and consuming dystopian world, about fertility and choice.

A retired couple take a short break in Amsterdam. But the sightseeing is interrupted by troubling memories. With humour and sadness, conflict and moral dilemmas, what will you make of this book?

Blending folklore with historical fiction in the Scottish highlands, this is a beautiful and mystical story which explores religion and the supernatural, women's issues and engineering, with a profound sense of place. Wonderful!

An intriguing, beguiling, all-engrossing tale of wealth and power, guilt and regret, fate, choice, morality, corruption, delusion...

A thought-provoking, gripping and haunting account of the end of civilisation.

Beautifully poetic descriptions of playing the game of squash in this coming-of-age novel about a young woman in Pakistan.

The American novelist and bookshop owner, Ann Patchett recommends this book with great enthusiasm. It made her 'bark like a seal' and is 'brilliantly faceted', scaring her, moving her and educating her. What will we make of it?!

Students in a north London school are hearing a ticking noise in their ears. At first it seems to be tinnitus, but quickly it's evidently more serious. A teacher and a vaccinologist try to find a solution before it's too late.

Members of an investigative news team are murdered in London. What had they uncovered? Why have they been killed? Who's next?

An incredibly clever thriller - though it was being in the company of the central character, detective Julia Day that compelled me to keep reading. Felt lost when I finished the book!

A thriller about friendship which I was unable to put down, and left me feeling wrung-through!

A novella providing a snapshot of the life of a judge facing challenges personally and professionally.

A wonderfully magical Japanese tale of grief, love and friendship.

A jaded, single, childless woman starts living again when she befriends a young, successful family, only to experience a devastating betrayal.

A stunning, haunting novel set in East Anglia during England's deadliest witch hunt, in the 17th century.

A group of friends holiday on an island, but there's a murderer in their midst and we are constantly being wrongfooted as we learn their story.

A funny, raw and gripping account of divorce and life on a national newspaper. Bridget Jones 10 years on?

Cosy crime set in Suffolk with antiques. What could be better!?

Things seem to have taken a turn for the better for divorcee screenwriter, Ben, but is his old schoolfriend to be trusted? A gripping summer read.

An astonishing metaphysical, time-slip novel about family, relationships, loss. Published in September.

A clever and unusual tale of intrigue, desperation, hope and loyalty, with a fascinating glimpse of the effects of prison life.

When Buffy inherits a run-down B&B in Wales he launches residential divorce courses to help fill beds. An ex-wife thinks the village more desirable than living in Suffolk!

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.

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!

One summer, in Suffolk a body is found draped over a baby's cot, but the baby is missing. In France a family holiday is interrupted by the police making an arrest for murder. How are the families connected, what secrets are they hiding, and where is the baby? Published 28 May 2020.

Living alone, estranged from her family, Missy Carmichael finds friendship through a chance meeting in her local park.

Powerfully moving and atmospheric, a story about nature, community and survival in the time of the pandemic.

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.

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.

An uplifting account of life in the menacing and repressive regime of Afghanistan.

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?

A peak into the life of the journalist and novelist, and the generations who have preceded her in her London Victorian terrace.

The story of a romance, a marriage, and a family. Wow!

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.

A shocking account of how one moment's madness and malice can so easily spiral out of control.

A wonderfully funny and touching story of two strangers who become friends while walking from one side of the country to the other.

A funny and moving account of a family holiday, where the narrator, Douglas Petersen is trying to save a marriage and win the respect of his son. Published in September.

The dream house turns into a nightmare for a young family who've moved from the city to rural Suffolk.

A striking cover for a gripping read with some unsettling storylines.

A story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.

A powerful, compelling and moving tale of three generations.

Leon and Tiffy share a flat and a bed, but they've never met. Is this the perfect solution to the cost of living in London?!

A death causes a community to reflect on the past.

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?

Continuing the adventures of the Thursday Murder Club, this is the fourth mystery for the crime-solving retirees.

The third instalment of the Thursday Murder Club, this time investigating a missing TV reporter.

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!

A beautiful, engrossing and unforgettable read, it's topped the bestseller charts and is due to be made into a film. We loved it!

A magical poem about Christmas

A gentle but powerful tale of friendship, community and determination.

An unsettling and compelling thriller about friendship, revenge and jealousy.

A story of mothers and daughters, fame and ambition, destiny and choice.

A story of family through the perspective of the house they've shared. It's about choices, mistakes and hope, viewed through time.

A disturbing but gripping psychological thriller about a child's disappearance, and her return 10 years later, still a little girl.

Continuing the story of the challenges facing the team of the Women's Friend magazine in wartime London.

An extraordinary book...!

Dangerous ideas presented by a visiting academic cause disruption, then murder, and Chief Inspector Armand Gamache must put aside his own feelings in order to solve the crime.

A wry and emotive, gripping and insightful political thriller from the respected and enigmatic journalist and presenter. Loved it!

The extraordinary, powerful and haunting account of the woman who enjoyed a brief but strong friendship with Anne Frank.

You're never entirely sure what to expect with Jodi Picoult, and this doesn't disappoint!

This felt like two books in one and as such they were both readable, but I don't think really confronted the main issue.

A year in the life of a woman caring for her four chickens as she comes to terms with not having children. Brilliant!

What would happen if you got to know the people in your train carriage? A brilliant, wonderful read with characters I didn't want to leave.

The lives of six strangers collide when they pick up a notebook and confront the truth about their lives. A lose-yourself, uplifting read with a serious theme to ponder.

A story of father and son, grief and loss, mental health and climate change, and astrophysics! Brilliant.

Based on real events in a surreal Soviet city, this is described as 'a sweeping historical adventure'. What will we think of it?