Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
This is the tale of a falling-down house providing the structure for two parallel stories set over a century apart … More Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
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Metronome by Tom Watson
It’s not really clear when or where this book is set. It is sometime in the future because there are … More Metronome by Tom Watson
Babel by R. F. Kuang
Phew – if you are going on holiday and only want to take one book with you, this is the … More Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams
What a wonderful book full of wit, words, puns, etymology and play. I loved it. I fell in love with … More The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
This is a slender book with a LOT to say. Janie is raise by her Grandmother, who she calls Nanny, … More Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Spring Cannot be Cancelled by Hockney and Gayford
This book is an on-going conversation between two friends about life and art – specifically the art of David Hockney … More Spring Cannot be Cancelled by Hockney and Gayford
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
This is a story as old as time and quite simple in a way. A dictator becomes old and so … More Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
Dr No by Percival Everett
God help us. Nothing happened. p278 I am a very recent reader of Percival Everett, starting with The Trees which … More Dr No by Percival Everett
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
On my third attempt I managed to get into the book and I am so glad I did. I loved … More Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
The Autobiography of my Mother by Jamaica Kincaid
This is an exquisite book that is exquisitely beautiful and sad at the same time: exquisite in its language and … More The Autobiography of my Mother by Jamaica Kincaid