Recommendations

Persephone Books ‘reprints, neglected fiction and non-fiction, mostly by female writers and mostly dating from the mid-twentieth century’ (https://persephonebooks.co.uk/). They have published 149 books so far, and I have greatly enjoyed many of them. Here are five of my favourites: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day – Winnifred Watson & …

There is a long tradition of setting children’s books in World War Two, and classics such as Michelle Magorian’s Goodnight Mister Tom are still much enjoyed. Authors continue to make very effective use of this setting, and I discussed Helen Peters’ Friends and Traitors in my ‘Five Good Children’s Mysteries’ …

I thoroughly enjoyed reading mysteries when I was a child, and Enid Blyton was a firm favourite. I am delighted that this genre seems to be particularly popular at the moment, and intrigued that a fair number of them are set in the past. I love Robin Stevens’ ‘Murder Most …

I thoroughly enjoy reading classic crime novels, and the fact that so many have been reprinted in recent years suggests that many readers share my enthusiasm. I particularly appreciate the insights these novels often give into social history. The following five novels are satisfying crime stories which also have interesting …

We’re so pleased to show you a very special list of recommendations from our loyal customer, Frances Lamb. Frances is a keen reader who loves many different types of books. In the past she has been involved with encouraging both children and teenagers to enjoy reading, and she continues to …

We’re so pleased to show you a very special list of recommendations from our loyal customer, Frances Lamb. Frances is a keen reader who loves many different types of books. In the past she has been involved with encouraging both children and teenagers to enjoy reading, and she continues to be …