Fiction

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

Fantastically atmospheric, great characterisation and an intriguing mystery. Rather wonderful!

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?

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.

Metal detectorists searching for treasure on the beach, discover a body. Dr Ruth Galloway and DCI Nelson work on another case together.

You'll feel you're doing pirouettes with all the plot twists in this thriller set in the obsessive and toxic world of a Russian ballet company. Is anyone as they seem?

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.

Nat is nearing the end of his career with MI6 when a new badminton partner takes him down a dangerous path. This is Le Carre's last novel. How does it compare to his other work? Listen to the comments in our February book club.

Completely consuming story of a post-apocalyptic world, and the time before. Set in London and beside a beached whale in New Zealand. Stunning!

This is the story of a young woman seeking to make her way in the world through education but first having to overcome the cultural demands of her Nigerian upbringing.

Gripping thriller about a suspicious death on the Norfolk coast, and the ramifications for the family members involved. Brilliant!

Lenni and Margot meet in hospital. They are both looking at the end of their lives. Margot is 83 and has lots of memories, and some regrets. Lenni is just seventeen.

Troubling, haunting and compelling. Girl A was held captive by her parents, with her siblings. Now an adult, she's revisiting those memories.

What happens for the social media 'influencer' when they are no longer in control. A dark and compelling suspense you daren't put down!

Four stories interlinked to tell different facets of the life of the endangered Siberian tiger.

A warm, funny and touching story of a boy, a single mother and an elderly man embarking on a road trip of self-discovery. Wonderful!

A gentle but powerful, funny and touching glimpse into a small Canadian community as three families cope with the day-to-day in the light of tragic events.

A fascinating mystery based on secrets and lies, and how we should never judge by appearances!

When 90-year-old Peggy dies in her retirement home, it's sad but not suspicious. But notes are discovered which suggest she feared for her life and, as a 'murder consultant' for crime novelists perhaps her death does need investigation. A light and often amusing read!

Mary stands outside Ealing Broadway station each day with a sign saying 'Jim Come Home'. Why is this action necessary? Where is Jim? A real pageturner as you long to solve the mystery. A clever, charming and poignant story.