Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
Lucy Barton’s ex-husband William needs a favour - he's discovered a family secret, and wants Lucy to accompany him on a trip to meet a half-sister. It’s a book that looks at the ties that bind us, about how the past shapes the present, and asks that all important question - do we ever, truly, really know anyone?
Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville
Cracking crime thriller with moments of horror, as a desperate mother on the run tries to keep her daughter safe. But from what, and why? Grabs you early and doesn't let go.
True Love by Paddy Crewe
Set in the North of England, ‘True love’ by Paddy Crewe is about Finn and Keely, both struggling to find connection in their lives, in this gritty and poignant book about grief, loneliness and love.
The God of The Woods by Liz Moore
A brother and sister disappear from a summer camp in the Adirondack mountains, 15 years apart. Are the cases connected? Find out in this fine literary thriller that will keep you guessing right to the end.
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
At an exclusive wellness retreat on the Dorset coastline, pampered guests are in for a surprise at the midnight feast in Lucy Foley’s darkly enjoyable thriller.
Earth by John Boyne
‘Earth’ is the story of a young professional footballer who is on trial in a sexual assault case, in another concise and engaging story from master storyteller John Boyne.
North Woods by Daniel Mason
North Woods is the story of a plot of land in rural masachussets, told over 400 years and via 12 interconnected stories, ranging from painters to panthers.
Book Review - Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
‘Boy Swallows universe’ by Trent Dalton is an exuberant, wild ride of a book that grips you from the start and doesn’t let go.
Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly
‘Resurrection Walk’ sees Harry Bosch & Mickey Haller team up to work the case of a woman who killed her husband and is claiming to be innocent. Superior legal/police procedural from the master crime writer.
Book Review - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Like opera, this book that could be described as a mixture of farce, drama and romantic comedy. But does it hit the high notes?
Holly by Stephen King
Holly Gibney gets her own book, as Stephen King continues with his late career move into crime/mystery. Does it work?
If it Bleeds by Stephen King
Three novellas and a short novel featuring Holly Gibney from the master of terror. How does it compare to previous acclaimed collections, including ‘Different seasons’ ‘Skelton Crew’ and ‘Night Shift’?
Be Mine - Richard Ford (Frank Bascombe #5)
The fifth outing for Frank Bascombe, as he goes on a road trip with his son Paul. Funny. poignant, and wise, Fords prose is as beautiful and resonant as ever.
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Mary Pat Fennessy sets out to find her daughter in this tough as nails thriller set in Bostons Irish Southside community in 74, against a backdrop of racial tensions.
Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang
Pacy literary thriller about the theft of an unpublished manuscript, that explores cultural appropriation, greed and white privilege in the world of publishing.
A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles - Book Review
‘A gentleman in Moscow’ is the story of Count Rostov, sentenced to life imprisonment in the Metrolpol hotel, 1922. This is a charming, stylish and engrossing read, with one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of recent times.
Book Review - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
‘A little life’ by Hanya Yanagihara is 700 page epic that follows the lives of four friends in New York. Immersive, depressing and heartbreaking, this is a book that continues to polarise opinion.
Desert Flowers - Paul Pen
A couple live with their five daughters in the remote Baja California desert in Mexico. They live a tranquil existence until one day a hiker turns up looking for a glass of water…..
Book Review - The Wind Knows My Name by Isabelle Allende
Isabelle allende weaves three different narratives of immigration, starting from WW2 up to the present day.
Book Review - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Notes on an execution is a superb literary thriller about a serial killer on death row, his story largely told by the women in his life.
