The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
This is the second book in which Molly the Maid turns detective when there are ‘goings on’ in the hotel. … More The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
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The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
This is a cat and mouse chase of a story. Think Tom and Jerry but in slow motion, on trains … More The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope
I can’t remember why I reserved this book from the library – I think I saw it in the catalogue … More The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
A young woman goes to live with her Uncle over his bookshop after her heart has been broken by a … More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
Run to the Western Shore by Tim Pears
Two young people escape enslavement together and run. One is the daughter of a celtic tribe leader and the other … More Run to the Western Shore by Tim Pears
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
There are elements of this book that I found quite fascinating: the descent into a facist state, the effects of … More Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Lazy City by Rachel Connolly
This is a book I had to read several reviews about once I had read it to check I hadn’t … More Lazy City by Rachel Connolly
Maame by Jessica George
I got about a quarter of the way into this book and then wondered if this was a Reese’s Book … More Maame by Jessica George
All Around the Year by Michael Morpurgo
I have read Michael Morpurgo books for a very long time, children’s literature being a big part of earning my … More All Around the Year by Michael Morpurgo
Great Novels: The world’s most remarkable fiction explored and explained from DK
A book that was bound to catch my eye in the library. I love books like this and I love … More Great Novels: The world’s most remarkable fiction explored and explained from DK