On being a Reader with a capital R

“Clean: Mindspace Investigation Novel #1” by Alex Hughes – gripping sf-noir

“The True And Outstanding Adventures Of The Hunt Sisters” by Elisabeth Robinson

“Unseen Academicals” by Terry Pratchett – football as the magic of the masses

“Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” by Robin Sloan – gentle nerd wish fulfilment fantasy with a philosophical twist

“The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror” by Christopher Moore – Twisted Christmas Cheer

“Foxglove Summer” Rivers of London #5 by Ben Aaronovitch – PC Peter Grant goes to the country

Some thoughts from Robert Harris on writing

“The Ghost” by Robert Harris – well written but disappointing