Mainstream Fiction

“A Legacy Of Spies” by John Le Carré – beautifully written, distinctly British story that challenges our current xenophobia

“The Unseen World” by Liz Moore

“Grandad’s Shed” by Mike Finn

“Funny Girl” by Nick Hornby – a gentle, compassionate look at British TV comedy in the 60’s and 70’s

“We Are All Completely Fine” by Daryl Gregory – difficult, disturbing and slightly disappointing read

“A Tale For The Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki – Startlingly original. Emotionally challenging.

“We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler – innovative, easy to read, challenging book with an intellectual and emotional punch.

“To Boldly Cliché” by Mike Finn: hot male lecturer’s talk on clichés is more and less than it seems.

“Body Games” by Mike Finn – encounter with a cult leader