The husband’s secret by Liane Moriarty | 
How to be both by Ali Smith |
Necessary lies by Diane Chamberlain | 
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Review: 'Not an enjoyable read. Too fictional!Far too long for the message conveyed. Didn 't enjoy the story. The World War 2 theme has been portrayed better in other books.' |
The bathing women by Tie Nang and translated by Hongling Zhang and Jason Review: It was really hard work getting to the end of this. Learned nothing from the book historically or socially. History theme not developed and characters not developed. | 
The Truth about the Harry QubertAffair by Joel Dicker |
 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd | 
Shark by Will Self |
Into the night sky by Caroline Finnerty | 
The thrill of it all by Joseph O'Connor Reviews - "excellently written - fantastic English. Joseph’s supreme intelligence shines through. Interesting story re band etc but didn’t find it to be a story that was compelling. Too much information at times |
The Crocodile by the door by Selina Guinness Reviews: Most people found the book an easy and enjoyable read. We can visualise family life and the estate. A book that can be picked up and put down but still be able to keep up with story. | 
The secret place by Tana French Reviews: 'Not a favourite – too much detail.' |
Hanging with the Elephant by Michael Harding Reviews: 'Nice thoughts, simply put.' 'Relaxing reading, treats death nicely and passionately.' | 
City of Women by David Gillham Reviews: 'Another brilliant insight into events in Berlin during WW2. This book relates the bleak lives of women in the city during the war, the part they played – helping people on both sides at times. It projected a very stark picture. A very good read!!' |
This House is Haunted by John Boyne | 
Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
The Black Eyed Blonde by Benjamin Black – Reviews: 'Kind of predictable (now that we have read the other ones) but easy reading. 'Not a great “detective” story.' | 
The house we grew up in by Lisa Jewell Reviews: 'A very interesting read – great issues also. 'Really liked it.' |
The scent of death by Andrew Taylor. | 
The moment by Douglas Kennedy Reviews: 'Loved the Berlin theme', 'Loved the historical background'. Some found it enjoyable and some found it long and boring. |
In one person by John Irving. Reviews: “Aids was the dominant theme overall. It dealt with all kinds of relationships in the Gay community.” “If I read only the last 70 pages it would be adequate. “ “Not our type of book – no offence intended.” | 
A most wanted man by John le Carre |
