Reviews
Read staff and customer reviews of books and reserve to collect from your library, or download to your device.
Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller
Written by The Borrowers Book Group · Published Dec 31, 2019
Bitter Orange is an off-kilter quick and easy read that prompted lots of discussion.
Days Without End by Sebastian Barry
Written by Sue Orton · Published Dec 19, 2019
Days Without End is a truly memorable story of a life spent trying to survive.
The Sea House by Esther Freud
Written by The Borrowers Book Group · Published Dec 3, 2019
The Sea House is well-written and enjoyable, with a familiar setting.
Snap by Belinda Bauer
Written by Chantry Journeys reading group · Published Nov 26, 2019
Snap is a fast-moving, enjoyable read featuring likeable characters and lots of twists.
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Written by Sue Orton · Published Nov 21, 2019
The Library Book is an unusual and fascinating read.
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
Written by The Borrowers Book Group · Published Oct 3, 2019
The Dressmaker is well-written, blends humour and sadness, and features lovely and outrageous characters.
The Crooked House by Christobel Kent
Written by Sue Orton · Published Sep 17, 2019
The Crooked House is a deeply engrossing and hugely enjoyable thriller.
Just Mercy: a story of justice and redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Written by Chantry Journeys reading group · Published Sep 10, 2019
Just Mercy is well-written, harrowing and unforgettable.
The Hours Before Dawn by Celia Fremlin
Written by The Borrowers Book Group · Published Aug 29, 2019
The Hours Before Dawn is a menacing and very cleverly written psychological thriller.
Brick Lane by Monica Ali
Written by The Borrowers Book Group · Published Jul 23, 2019
Brick Lane is a powerful, enjoyable, well-written book that sparked a lot of discussion.