Five Fresh Reads for Your Week

Fiction

The Heart In Winter by Kevin Barry

Kevin Barry’s novel is set in Butte, Montana in 1891, following the story of Tom Rourke and Polly Gillespie as they embark on a wild adventure, eloping in search of California. Barry’s lyrical style captures the violent, touching, and funny moments of their journey, keeping the reader engaged with every turn of phrase.

Hey, Zoey by Sarah Crossan

Sarah Crossan’s novel delves into Dolores’ life as she discovers a secret in the form of an animatronic sex doll named Zoey. The book explores Dolores’ past and present, offering a dark yet moving narrative that leaves much unsaid, speaking volumes in silence.

Non-fiction

White Terror: A True Story Of Murder, Bombings And Germany’s Far Right by Jacob Kushner

Jacob Kushner’s book reads like a thriller, detailing the terrorist activities of neo-Nazis in Germany and the failures of law enforcement. It serves as a stark warning against far-right violence and the consequences of not addressing crimes against minority groups seriously.

Children’s Book of the Week

The Legend Of The Wild West Twins by Jodie Lancet-Grant

This charming tale follows Buffalo Lil and Buffalo Jill on an exciting adventure to uncover the truth behind the Rip Roarin’ Rumble competition. With colorful illustrations, the story highlights the unique bond between the twins and their courage to challenge the status quo.

Book Charts for the Week Ending May 25th

Hardback (Fiction)

1. You Like It Darker by Stephen King
2. Long Island by Colm Tóibín
3. Hera by Jennifer Saint
4. Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
5. Think Twice by Harlan Coben
6. The Ministry Of Time by Kaliane Bradley
7. You Are Here by David Nicholls
8. Nero by Conn Iggulden
9. Table For Two by Amor Towles
10. When I Died For The First Time by Tim Booth

Hardback (Non-Fiction)

1. Operation Biting by Max Hastings
2. How To Eat 30 Plants A Week by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
3. The Invisible Doctrine by Georgge Monbiot & Peter Hutchison
4. So Good by Emily English
5. Lucky by Louise Thompson
6. Endgame 1944 by Jonathan Dimbleby
7. Bored Of Lunch Healthy Air Fryer: 30 Minute Meals by Nathan Anthony
8. The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing
9. An African History Of Africa by Zeinab Badawi
10. Less by Grant

Audiobooks (Fiction and Non-Fiction)

1. My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes
2. The Last Witch of Scotland by Philip Paris
3. Lucky by Louise Thompson
4. You Like It Darker by Stephen King
5. Atomic Habits by James Clear
6. Unruly by David Mitchell
7. None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
8. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
9. Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
10. The House In The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune