Fiction
Listed in order of author's surname, 20 per page.
Weather
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?
read my review of February 2021
The Last Devil to Die
Continuing the adventures of the Thursday Murder Club, this is the fourth mystery for the crime-solving retirees.
read my review of September 2023
Publication date: 14th September 2023
The Bullet That Missed
The third instalment of the Thursday Murder Club, this time investigating a missing TV reporter.
read my review of August 2022
Publication date: 15th September 2022
The Thursday Murder Club
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!
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 3rd September 2020
Where the Crawdads Sing
A beautiful, engrossing and unforgettable read, it's topped the bestseller charts and is due to be made into a film. We loved it!
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 12th December 2019
The Lido
A gentle but powerful tale of friendship, community and determination.
read my review of April 2019
The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe MBE
An unsettling and compelling thriller about friendship, revenge and jealousy.
read my review of February 2024
Publication date: 21st March 2024
Tom Lake
A story of mothers and daughters, fame and ambition, destiny and choice.
read my review of September 2023
Publication date: 1st August 2023
The Dutch House
A story of family through the perspective of the house they've shared. It's about choices, mistakes and hope, viewed through time.
read my review of December 2020
Publication date: 30th April 2020
The Second Life of Amy Archer
A disturbing but gripping psychological thriller about a child's disappearance, and her return 10 years later, still a little girl.
read my review of June 2013
Mrs Porter Calling
Continuing the story of the challenges facing the team of the Women's Friend magazine in wartime London.
read my review of May 2023
Publication date: 25th May 2023
The Madness of Crowds
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.
read my review of August 2021
Publication date: 24th August 2021
The Whistleblower
A wry and emotive, gripping and insightful political thriller from the respected and enigmatic journalist and presenter. Loved it!
read my review of August 2021
Publication date: 2nd September 2021
My Friend Anne Frank
The extraordinary, powerful and haunting account of the woman who enjoyed a brief but strong friendship with Anne Frank.
read my review of July 2023
Publication date: 8th June 2023
Wish You Were Here
You're never entirely sure what to expect with Jodi Picoult, and this doesn't disappoint!
read my review of August 2021
Publication date: 25th November 2021