A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
A Russian count is sentenced by the Bolsheviks to indefinite house arrest in a Moscow hotel. A witty and inventive bestseller about the power of salvation.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Another bestseller, this one about ‘Marsh Girl’ Kya and what happens when gentle creatures come up against human cruelty… and the justice system.
The Chronicles of St Mary’s series by Jodi Taylor
A team of time-travellers investigate a slew of historic events. Expect humour, and lots of action.
Maus by Art Spiegelman
The Pulitzer-winning graphic novel tells the story of Spiegelman’s father’s experiences in Auschwitz and his struggles afterwards.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
Hapless Adrian’s dogged attempts to a) be recognised as an intellectual and b) get Pandora to have sex with him have made his diaries a modern-day classic.
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
Contemporary Britain as seen through the eyes of a dozen women, mostly of colour. Their lives and the links between them coalesce into a remarkable portrait of sisterhood, family and love.
