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Put the kettle on and snuggle up with a good book...
If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable ThingsIf Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor
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Beautifully written- the life behind an apartment block..insightful and fragile. Loved it!
From Blue to BlackFrom Blue to Black by Joel Lane
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A perfect combination- music and complex characters. This book shows the bitter reality of being in a band. Compelling reading.
Join Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by AccidentJoin Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by Accident by Danny Wallace
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Oh! I love Danny Wallace- such an optimist! This book is inspiring- v good if you need some positive thinking!
High FidelityHigh Fidelity by Nick Hornby
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I'm a big fan of Nick Hornby's work, but this is by far my favourite. As an ex record-shop assistant, this is true to my heart! Fantastic insight into the life of a true muso!
The Lovely BonesThe Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
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A very emotional story about death and the afterlife- with a spark of magic and reassurance. Make sure you have tissues handy.
Beautiful BodiesBeautiful Bodies by Laura Shaine Cunningham
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Light-hearted reading. A wonderfully entangled tale of friends meeting for a dinner party- all with their own problems to contend with. Funny, sad and v. readable!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Adult EditionThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Adult Edition by Mark Haddon
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Unlike any other book I've read, the story in a true insight into aspergers.Unputdownable, v. helpful if you work with children with ASD (as I do)..funny, sad and v. human
What She Saw in Roger Mancuso, Gunter Hopstock, Jason Barry Gold, Spitty Clark, Jack Geezo, Humphrey Fung, Claude Duvet, Bruce Bledstone, Kevin McFeelWhat She Saw in Roger Mancuso, Gunter Hopstock, Jason Barry Gold, Spitty Clark, Jack Geezo, Humphrey Fung, Claude Duvet, Bruce Bledstone, Kevin McFeel by Lucinda Rosenfeld
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Possibly the best book to read if your relationship has just broken down. The story of a woman and the men who shaped who she is now..and where it all went wrong! Honest, but entertaining.
The Food of LoveThe Food of Love by Anthony Capella
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This book creates the most wonderful tastes, visions and smells..without even leaving your sofa! Itlian love story with a huge food link! I could read it again and again!
The Lost Art of Keeping SecretsThe Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice
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Be transported back to the 1950's. A book about friendship above all. Very readable- characters are very likeable with some fabulous narrative!
The New GirlThe New Girl by Emily Perkins
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A good holiday book- about a sleepy town and the arrival of an exotic woman...
An Equal MusicAn Equal Music by Vikram Seth
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This is my current favourite- another novel about music- this time classical. Wonderful characterisation with a steady, but intriguing storyline.