114 Book Review
CRIME AND PASSION S
ummer is here and every bookshop and newspaper has recommendations for what to read while you’re
away. It’s an unmissable chance for the book business to cash in - not surprising when you read that, according to the latest survey by
lovereading.co.uk, 60% of us read more on holiday than at home. Looking at last week’s bestseller list the themes of
crime and romance top the pile with books by JoJo Moyes and seasoned thriller writers like James Patterson, Peter May, Patricia Cornwell and David Baldacci. The Girl On the Train (published by Doubleday) by Paula Hawkins is also up there and it’s perfect for a bit of holiday escapism - gripping, engrossing but beware if you’re a daily train commuter! Lovereading’s survey also cites ‘award winners’
and ‘guilty pleasures’ as the top 2 categories of books chosen for holidays. The Glorious Heresies (published by John Murray) by Lisa McInerney is one that springs to mind.
It
recently won the 2016 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction as well as the 2016 Desmond elliot Prize for new Fiction. It was also our latest book club read and it has plenty to talk about.
It’s set in
modern day Ireland and is a gritty story about the murky, tough and uneasy world of gangs, murder, drugs and prostitution. But don’t
let this put you off as the story comes alive with its Cork patois, tender touches, well-drawn characters and some humorous moments (often in a religious environment). There’s a lot of crime, some passion and overall it reminded me of a mix of Father Ted meets Trainspotting! The Queen of Crime - Agatha Christie – has birthday
celebrations in Torbay on september 15 with 2016 marking the centenary of the creation of the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot. At this grand old age his latest adventure hits the shelves on 6 september - Closed Casket (published by Harper Collins) is written by Christie fanatic and acclaimed author, Sophie Hannah. It’s said to be a classic Christie-style book “ingenious, stylish,” loaded with suspense, soaked in period style and set in a dramatic house party in Ireland. If you like a local theme, look
for the crime novels of Kate Ellis. Her latest book The House of Eyes (published by Piatkus) sees the return of DI Wesley Peterson in south Devon. Here contemporary crime combines with history, archaeology and a touch of sicilian sun to make a
by Emma Jones
thrilling, unputdownable story. Fans of the author also have the unique chance to meet her in Dartmouth Library on 6 september at 5.30pm where she will present a Murder Mystery Evening where you can test your sleuthing skills and hear about her latest book. Tel: 01803 832502 for further details. And, finally to a book with a bit of heartwarming romance. How to
Find Love in a Bookshop (Orion Books) by Veronica Henry comes out in paperback in september. The author is a seasoned writer, particularly of romantic fiction, having started her career as a secretary on ‘The Archers.’ For me this book has the magical mix of love and books and, as a bookseller in my previous life, the themes are touching and familiar: the financial strains of the business, the loyalty of the customers and above all the range of eclectic characters that frequent the shop with the common theme of a love of books. The book dips in and out of the lives of the customers and it’s an easy, charming, summer read with the added bonus of suggested reading lists related to the different customers.
New books for adults and children from our community co-operative Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sundays in school holidays
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