We each choose any book to talk about for a maximum of 5 minutes.
- Sue V – Donal Ryan: The Spinning Heart and Heart, be at Peace
Books set in Ireland, written by an Irish Writer.
Marks: 10/10 for each book
- Su C – Ariel Lawhon: The Frozen River
Recommended.
Mark: 9.5/10
- Sue P – Sebastian Faulks: The Seventh Son
Recommended.
Mark: 8.5/10
- Emma – Fernando J Munez: The Cook of Castamar
Translated from Spanish.
Mark: 9.5/10
- Brenda – Claire Keegan: Antarctica
15 short stories, rather unsettling.
Mark: 7/10
- Jean – Jane Johnson: Secrets of the Bees
A light-hearted, feel good, easy read.
Mark: 7/10
- Jean – Joanne Harris: Vianne
Prequel to Chocolat, an enjoyable read.
- Anne – Lisa See: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women and The Island of Sea Women
Based on historical facts, well-researched and written. Both books recommended.
Marks: 8.5 and 9/10
- Bea – R F Delderfield: To Serve Them all my Days
An easy, enjoyable read.
Mark: 7.5-8/10
- Aileen – Kirsty Capes: Girls
“A cracking book”. Modern, engaging, well-written. Recommended.
Mark: 9/10
- Aileen – C J Sansome: Dissolution (first in a series)
A murder mystery set at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, well-researched. Recommended.
- Sue G – Kristin Hannah: The Nightingale
Set mainly in occupied France in 1940, this is the story of two sisters. No mark as yet as I haven’t finished reading it!