Top Books of the Week
The Household by Stacey Halls
A cast of women from poverty and lives of crime are brought together under one roof in The Household. The residents, with hidden pasts, are given a second chance. However, as they experience life in the isolated cottage, doubts arise. Inspired by real historical events, Stacey Halls weaves together the individual stories of the women involved.
Rating: 9/10
The Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart Turton
On a peaceful Greek island, a shocking murder triggers a countdown to save humanity. Emory must unmask the killer before it’s too late. Stuart Turton’s detailed world-building and profound questions make this a captivating read.
Rating: 9/10
Memory Piece by Lisa Ko
Follow the lives of three friends across different time periods, exploring themes of belonging, creativity, and technology. Lisa Ko crafts a touching story that delves into the essence of human connection.
Rating: 8/10
Non-Fiction
The Chain: The Relationships That Break Us, The Women Who Rebuild Us by Chimene Suleyman
Chimene Suleyman’s memoir uncovers the shocking reality of a failed relationship and the strength of women coming together in the face of adversity. A searing look at misogyny and the power of solidarity.
Rating: 7/10
Children’s Book of the Week
When I Feel Brave by Britta Teckentrup
Illustrated with rhymes, this inspiring read guides young readers through feelings of fear and self-doubt. A beautiful story that encourages courage and facing challenges head-on.
Rating: 9/10
Book Charts for the Week Ending March 30th
Hardback (Fiction)
- The Last Murder At The End Of The World By Stuart Turton
- The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas
- Carrie (50th anniversary edition) by Stephen King
- Medea by Rosie Hewlett
- A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
- Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- House Of Flame And Shadow by Sarah Maas
- Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner
- The List Of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
Hardback (Non-Fiction)
- Easy Wins by Anna Jones
- The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson
- A Very Private School by Charles Spencer
- Bored Of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier by Nathan Anthony
- Blossomise by Simon Armitage
- The Diary Of A CEO by Steven Barlett
- Crypt by Alice Roberts
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- The Eastern Front by Nick Lloyd
- The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl by Becky Lynch
Audiobooks (Fiction and Non-Fiction)
- The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu and Ken Liu
- Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry’s Definitive Collection, by Stephen Fry
- Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
- The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu and Joel Martinsen
- Unruly by David Mitchell
- The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
- The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson
- The Templars by Dan Jones
