The Bees, by Laline Paull
The Bees, by Laline Paull is informative, entertaining – and truly compelling. Read the Shelf Indulgence review.
General fiction
Straight Man, by Richard Russo
Straight Man, by Richard Russo is a telling satire of academic life, writing, and – dare I say it? – writers. It’s also irreverent, funny, and thought provoking. Recommended.
Mr Wilder & Me, by Jonathan Coe
With a roll call of film classics including Double Indemnity, Some Like it Hot, Ace in the Hole and Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder was destined to be listed as one of the Top 40 Greatest Directors of All Time. But by 1977, his star was on the wane. It is during this time that Jonathan Coe takes up the tale.
Where The Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens
In this Shelf Indulgence review, I dive into Delia Owens’s debut novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, which was a worldwide phenomenon.
In a Kingdom by the Sea, by Sara Macdonald
Sara MacDonald’s Cornish novels evoke the place brilliantly; it’s her home, and her love of Cornwall in all seasons is evident in her dazzling descriptions.