We’re stealing a march this month to bring you the very best of all things ‘book’. Hand-picked, highly considered, expert recommendations for readers of all tastes. From horror junkies to romance fans – and everything in between – we have just the thing. Plus, there’s a flurry of literary anniversaries to celebrate this month. A chance to revisit some greats! Relax, sit back and read on for more.
Our
Books of the Month bookshelf springs to life this month with some titanic titles. Your next great read is probably in here somewhere. We love:
At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier – ‘Stunning, haunting and truly memorable … story of hardship and resilience … beautifully imagined … will transport you effortlessly to another place and time’ (Reader Review).
And
Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner – ‘A highly original take on the very popular mystery genre by focusing as much as those left behind as uncovering the truth of the victim. Captivating.’ (Reader Review). Finally
Little Boy Blue by M.J. Arlidge – Sit on the edge of your seat in this explosively brilliant fifth book in the DI Helen Grace series.
Two engrossing titles from the same author have got us gripped this month. Susan Lewis is a master at painting characters with the lightest of brushstrokes, so that we know them utterly, while ramping up tension to an almost unbearable level.
No Place to Hide, a time-switching family saga which was loved by our Reader Reviewers now has
The Girl Who Came Back to keep it company on our ‘Favourites’ list and collectively they are also joint
Books of the Month.
‘Mum’ is literally the
word this month. There’s still time to get that
perfect gift. Thoughtful, enduring and with the promise of time with your feet up,
what could be better than a book? Click here to get started but don’t dawdle as
Mother’s Day is 6 March.
A first novel often contains the heart and soul of an author. A life’s work. Here are the labours of love of March’s brand-new, brilliant talent. Don’t miss:
MEGA Debut
The Butcher’s Hook by ex-Blue Peter Presenter Janet Ellis – A dark, thrilling, psychological, historical novel loved by our Reader Reviewers.
The Teacher by Katerina Diamond – Disturbingly good! A provocative and biting murder mystery, with gruesome yet thought-provoking reality. Or
Anatomy of a Soldier by Harry Parker – Thoughtful wartime survival tale. Compelling cultural tour-de-force. War through a looking glass.
Mark the Page – This Month's Anniversaries
It’s a month of landmarks this March, with literary anniversaries galore. What better time to dust off some old friends or discover giants for the first time? Not just Brighton will ‘rock’ to know that it’s 25 years since
Graham Greene died. ‘Lighthouse’ keepers won’t be the only ones to mark the 75
th anniversary of
Virginia Woolf’s passing. Irish novel fans can revisit one of its exemplar exponents to commemorate 50 years since
Flann O’Brien died. And, the Irish theme continues with the work of
W.B. Yeats marking the 100
th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
With a growing international fan base, the novels of
Rosemary Goring combine imagined characters with searing historical realism.
After Flodden and
Dacre’s War take the reader through the human experiences of Scotland during the turbulent 16
th century, a fascinating period in our history. Not to be missed!
Find more here.
Looking for that next talking point title for your
reading group? Let us guide you to our top tips for perfect thought-provoking tales. Books like those of
Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn: family and relationship dramas, where secrets test the strongest of bonds.
Or, why not try
The Shadow Hour by Kate Riordan? Heartfelt and poignant writing. Read them and let us know what you think!
Following the success of her immersive novel
The Tea Planter’s Wife, which Reader Reviewers heralded as: “
beautifully written, atmospheric” and “
evocative and absorbing”, Dinah Jefferies plunges us head-first into Vietnam in her latest title,
The Silk Merchant’s Daughter. A truly transporting novel which conjures up the sights, colours and sounds of that beguiling country through vibrant, visceral characters.
Read more here.
Perfect for those stolen moments or the ride to work, a
short story well done is a thing of wonder. Our
special category dedicated to the best of the best in the short form has had a refresh this month. With titles like
Sweet Home by Carys Bray – a prize-winning collection of moments of heartache and joy – this section is guaranteed to hit the spot!
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