20 gripping books: Fiction and non-fiction to read this summer We round up the best books so you will not be stuck for a great read as days get longer
about an hour ago
From the work of established masters to impressive sophomore outings and blistering debuts, there’s an embarrassment of reading riches on offer this summer. These 20 brilliant works of fiction and non-fiction are not to be missed.
Animal
Bloomsbury Circus, £16.99 Taddeo’s first book, Three Women, drew on 10 years of reporting to bring an up-close and personal account of the sex lives of three real women. It was a powerful book that received a powerful response from readers, who warmed to its open and brave subject matter. Now back with her debut novel, Animal, Taddeo covers similarly coal-hot territory. In the opening passage, our narrator, Joan tells us her married lover shot himself in front of her while she was in a restaurant having dinner with another married man. From there, it follows Joan’s
Subscription Notification
We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Please update your billing details here
Please update your billing information
The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your subscription.
Your subscription will end shortly
Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK.
Author Mitch Johnson at Kett s Books in Wymondham
- Credit: Supplied by Ketts Books
As shops re-open we ask the people running some of our local independents what’s selling, what’s recommended and what they’ve loved reading during lockdown.
Tracy Kenny, manager of Kett’s Books in Wymondham, said: “It s just been wonderful to be able to throw open the door and watch customers so happy to come in. They are happy to be in town, and especially to be allowed to browse and discover books they didn t know they wanted. Chatting about those books, their kids, the dog - it s all good. It s great to be around people again.”
Best books to read in spring 2021 | Norwich Evening News eveningnews24.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eveningnews24.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Updated / Tuesday, 20 Apr 2021
19:11
We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences
Join us for the flagship event to celebrate One Dublin One Book 2021,
Leonard and Hungry Paul - watch above from 7.30 pm.
Author Rónán Hession will be in conversation with arts journalist Nadine O Regan about writing his debut novel about two friends trying to find their place in the world. Excerpts from the book will be performed by actor Emmet Kirwan. And the event will include music performances by Irish folk singer Brigid Mae Power.