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Some books for Brummies
The Rotters' ClubThe Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe
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Coe comes home: growing up in 70s.
Surviving StingSurviving Sting by Paul McDonald
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Same time, almost same place (Walsall not B'ham) - lots of belly laughs.
Anita and MeAnita and Me by Meera Syal
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Black Country again, but couldn't leave out the multi-talented Ms Syal.
Kate and OliviaKate and Olivia by Annie Murray
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3 generations in Moseley and Kings Heath. Moving.
Nice WorkNice Work by David Lodge
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Young Eng lit lecturer meets middle-aged industrialist in 80s Rummidge.
The City TrapThe City Trap by John Dalton
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Get down and dirty in present-day inner city: gritty noir.
Hard ShoulderHard Shoulder
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Cool short stories by young writers: Jonathan Coe's book of the year
Dying in DiscordDying in Discord by Judith Cutler
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Latest in Sophie Rivers series.
The Pig BinThe Pig Bin by Michael Richardson
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Growing up at end of WWII: touching comic novel.
ScapegraceScapegrace by Jackie Gay
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More coming-of-age - girls in the 70s.
Whispers in the Walls: New Black & Asian Voices from BirminghamWhispers in the Walls: New Black & Asian Voices from Birmingham by Yvonne Brissett
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A different, diverse view - Black and Asian voices. Brilliant.
From Blue to BlackFrom Blue to Black by Joel Lane
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Tragic love story set in indie rock scene.
After the Man BeforeAfter the Man Before by Alan Mahar
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I haven't read it yet, but expect a treat. I have now: treat it is.
Turning ThirtyTurning Thirty by Mike Gayle
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'Blokes can be sensitive too'.
Stickleback (John McCabe Thrillers)Stickleback (John McCabe Thrillers) by John McCabe
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Back in print soon.
Oi, Ref!: A Novel About Love, Hate and FootballOi, Ref!: A Novel About Love, Hate and Football by Joseph Gallivan
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If you're an Aston Villa fan ...
Working GirlsWorking Girls by Maureen Carter
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Woman detective goes undercover in red light district.