Translated by Allison Markin Powell, this quirky novel is a contemporary love story which examines the mysteries of other people’s…
I last read this book 10 years ago. This is my third reading and it confirms my memory of the…
There are so many characters in J K Rowling’s Harry Potter universe. All have their legions of fans. Hermione Granger,…
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This is a remarkable black and white film, based on Alan Sillitoe’s short story which was part of a collection…
This 1932 novel often appears on ‘funniest book’ lists. When I read it back in 2010, I didn’t find it…
I was completely absorbed in this beautifully written story about family and identity. I can’t believe it’s the author’s debut…
Jenny Eclair is a talented novelist. I’ve read two of her previous books – Moving and Life, Death and Vanilla…
After reading a wonderfully critical review on Lucinda’s blog, I decided I would never read this book. Even though there’s…
This book has suggestions of Jane Eyre, Rebecca and The Secret Garden. I liked it at first because the story…