All Fours by Miranda July

A book, which is rowdy but thoughtful, told from the viewpoint of a woman at the midpoint of life

Of Lions and Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo

A collection and selection of Morpurgo’s work, including complete short stories and excerpts from his most applauded novels

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench

A wonderful insight into Dame Dench’s roles from Shakespeare, showing her love for the bard and her appreciation for his words

Death in a Gilded Frame by Cecelia Tichi

Roddy and Val DeVere once again find themselves in the midst of murder but which is worse? This, or the possible scandal in Newport society?

Grimmer Revisionist Fairytales, Fables and Nursery Rhymes by Marissa Carter

Take a fairytale; give it a modern twist; infuse with satire and dry wit; present with others for humorous read

The Axeman’s Jazz by Ray Celestin

New Orleans: a city of mob and racial tension and now, there’s a serial killer on the loose in this well-written thriller

Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney

This book was a pleasant surprise, a study of characters and relationships with a literary bent

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

A book about people and the injustices that are served and the battle to conquer them