BOOK A WEEK

2007 Man Booker Prize winner.

Another Irish novel, this one is about a woman coming to terms with the death of her brother.

Difficult subject matter but the author catches all the nuances and complexities of families and bereavement.

Recommended by a colleague.

A thought provoking and significant book about the importance of not shying from talking about death and what matters to us as the end comes near.

Beautifully written.

A subject I know very well and yet this book was jam packed with new things to consider. Such as, studies show damp conditions and overcrowding leads to less allergies in children.

The biggest take away is we are all different, one diet doesn't fit all but variety is the spice of life (as long as it is unprocessed!).

And how funny that you lose doctor in your title if you become a professor (that was not in the book!).

Interesting and informative, does what it says on the tin.

The story of an unnamed girl who is half English, half Brazilian trying to figure out how she fits in the world.

Beautifully written, very poetic.

I could do with a second reading though to solidify the storyline/characters as the timeline jumps around and there are lots of Portuguese words.

It doesn't quite do what it says on the tin, rather it's a love story interspersed with snippets of non-fiction about romantic relationships.

Apparently I have an avoidant attachment style.

Very relatable and thought provoking.

A children's book about two Mongolian boys that turn up at a primary school (with polaroid type photos interspersed.)

Well written and funny.

Fab book with lots of real life examples.

I hope I can apply his principles to improve my life or someone else’s.

(translated from Italian)

A children's novel I thought my 11 year old would read (not) about a girl going blind from Stargardt disease.

A beautiful, moving book.

Great book about the life of a midwife.