Tommy Orange’s debut novel “There There” tells the story of twelve different characters that all struggle in some form or … More
Tag: Family Relationships
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal
A mother’s final request and three sisters with seemingly nothing in common – a tried and true premise for a … More
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
I must admit to being attracted by the unusual title but it’s the story itself that is extraordinary. With subtle … More
The Vacationers by Emma Straub
Tolstoy once said “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” and this … More
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
The recent release of the trailer to the movie, “Me before You”, reminded me of how much I loved the … More
Where the Moon Isn’t, by Nathan Filer
‘I’ll tell you what happened because it will be a good way to introduce my brother. His name’s Simon. I … More
All the Birds, Singing, by Evie Wyld
Evie Wyld is an author to watch. At the age of 34, she has two novels under her belt, and … More
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, is the author’s third book and her first new book in eleven years. Selected as one … More
One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
While a favourite in Britain, it was only last year with the publication of “Me Before You” that author Jojo … More
The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet, by Reif Larsen
Question 1: What essential tool is required to bring a Union Pacific freight train, with a potential weight of 1.2 … More