Fiction
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A magical story about life, love, grief, death, the sea and storytelling.
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An astonishing book - understated, moving, thought-provoking, atmospheric. Tremain is an amazing writer.
read my review of May 2016
A gentle, unsentimental, amusing and thoughtful read set in the financial district of London. Published in August.
read my review of May 2016
Both funny and wise, this story lifts the spirits and makes you want to get on a plane to Italy immediately! A wonderful book!
read my review of May 2016
A fascinating look at life at the start of the space race for a pilot, husband and father. Intriguing, clever and mesmerising.
read my review of May 2016
Found myself physically repelled by elements of this story, but it's brilliantly written.
read my review of April 2016
A story of a friendship and obsession, with horrifying consequences. Compelling to read, with a haunting conclusion. Published July.
read my review of April 2016
A novella providing a snapshot of the life of a judge facing challenges personally and professionally.
read my review of March 2016
A powerful, compelling and moving tale of three generations.
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A funny, silly book about misunderstandings and mistaken identities, published in May.
read my review of February 2016
A wonderful book! Funny, touching and uplifting. Everyone must read it!
read my review of December 2015
A magical, moving and uplifting collections of stories, as you would expect from the creator of Harold Fry.
read my review of November 2015
Publication date: 3rd November 2016
Do we know a murderer? This is a clever, gripping and intriguing thriller where the reader's usual sympathies are upturned.
read my review of October 2015
A disturbing presentation of the mind of a psychopath, translated from the Chinese.
read my review of October 2015
A wonderful, all-engrossing story of the life of a female photographer.
read my review of September 2015
Great characters and a mystery that keeps you thinking long after you put the book down.
read my review of September 2015
What would you do if the book you were reading was about you? A great idea, brilliantly executed.
read my review of June 2015