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Onto Book 2 of this quartet. I can't quite work out why these book are so sublime. Not that it matters - I am enjoying them immensely. Have a gander if you fancy a 'raw exploration of female friendship and ambition, emotional violence and the enduring scars of the second world war on Italian...

Book 1 of the Neapolitan Quartet. Half way through and it is utterly captivating.

Sedated: How Modern Capitalism Created Our Mental Health Crisis James Davies (2021) Nothing too revelatory for anyone paying real attention but very well set out and written. Read it (if you like).

And so it begins...

Gulp. You are not the first person who has said that...

Thanks. I have been reading quite light stuff recently so am definitely not match fit for it. I'm hoping muscle memory will kick in. Any pointers?

The Goldfinch had been on unread my bookshelf for ages. Several people have said it is great but could/should have been shorter so I'd be interested to hear how you get on. I'm finally getting round to starting Marlon James' 'A brief history of seven killings' today.

More simple, honest story telling from Willy.

Does it stand up to repeated visits?

Revisiting a classic from my youth: 'Come out, Neville!'

Ridiculous but highly compelling.

This. A constant delight.

Just started this. Promising opening chapter. Anyone else read it?

Covers 1860-90. Relentlessly compelling and appalling.

I'd give it a go: it transcends the Western genre (for me) & covers generarions of the same family from 1800s to present day.

Quite magnificent & epic historical novel. Recommended.