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19th January to 29th February
"My Other Husband" is a novel by Dorothy Koomson, published in 2022. The story revolves around a mystery writer, Cleo, who finds herself in the midst of a divorce and is being framed for murder. The plot involves terrifying murders, complex lies, and a woman with no way to clear her name.
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1st March to 4th April
“The Boy Made of Blocks" by Keith Stuart was published in 2016. The book is a heartfelt and emotional story that revolves around a father and his autistic son. The title metaphorically refers to the way the father, Alex, perceives his son, Sam, as being like a "boy made of blocks" due to his struggles…
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5th April to 9th May
"The Birth of Venus" by Sarah Dunant published in 2003, is a historical fiction piece set in Florence, Italy, during the Renaissance. Sarah Dunant weaves a story around Alessandra Cecchi, a young woman with a passion for art, culture, and ideas. The novel explores themes of art, religion, love, and societal expectations during a tumultuous…
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10th May to 13th June
Joanna Trollope’s “Mum & Dad" explores the issues at the heart of a modern family, focusing on the challenges faced by the family members as they deal with a stroke suffered by the father and the resulting upheaval in their lives. The story is set in the vineyards of Spain, where the family has built…
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14th June to 25th July
"The Offing" is a novel by Benjamin Myers published in 2019. It is a coming-of-age story set in post-World War II England. The protagonist, Robert, befriends an older man named Dulcie and a friendship develops as they explore the countryside and discuss life, literature, and the future. The novel explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and…