cheltonian books {BOOK CLUB} ByAndria Saxelby What’s with the Book Genre Obsession?
Someone askedme the other day, what genre I liked to read. Sounds like a simple question, right?Not so, because I ama self-confessedmulti- genre reader andwhat’smore, I frequently flip between categories without an ounce of guilt! The genre of book I choose to pick up frommy various, somewould say almost strategically placed piles, really depends onmymood….oh and that’s usually always dependant on the weather! I amweather sensitive: obsessed by the changing seasons and themeteorological variations of emotion that they can influence. Continuous or heavy rain calls for
the gripping plot of a thriller. Snowor heavy frost, an even paced period dramawith lots of swishing dresses, candles and roaring
fires.Windy and unsettled, a good biography or a historical thriller so I can get lost in the
detail.Clearing, fine and bright is a definite time for light-heartedness in the formof good old fashioned comedy;with orwithout romance!
Here’s a fewfromprevious forecasts youmightwant totry:
'OhMyGod,What aComplete Aisling'byEmerMcLysaght andSarahBreen Aislingwas an idea conceived by two friends; a collection of traits, quirks and characteristics of a very particular relatable Irish girl. Set in Dublin, it takes in some genuinely big
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issues found in and around surrounding small town life and combines them sympathetically with humour, warmth and charm. Filledwith Irish culture and language references (some ofwhich youmay need toGoogle as they are forma language in their own right), it charts the struggles of relationships, friendships and life for a group of twenty something year olds. IfMarian Keyes had penned the infamous Bridget Jones, this iswhat itwould have looked
like.Afollowup is also available should this have you hooked!‘
Queen Victoria’by LucyWorsley The recent popularity of television dramas such as ‘Victoria' and 'The Crown’ has
ensured that the appetite for historical royal facts remains strong. LucyWorsley is no stranger to our screens bringing past events to life with her factual story tellingwhilst touring themany restorative residences of noblemen and
women. In her latest offering, she takes us through the life ofQueen Victoriawhilst both visiting and exploring 24 of her life events. Lucy writes academically butwith added humility and humourwhichwill have you visualising the detail fromher research. Therewill be births, death andmarriage, aCoronation, and a Christmas all acrossmultiple royal residences. It’s definitely a biography with a difference.
‘Tombland’
byC.J.Sansom This is the seventh novel in this series which features Tudor Laywer MatthewShardlake and his companions. Shardlake sets out to investigate a murder in Norfolkwhich has secret royal interest, only to end up embroiled
in political turmoilwhere, there is a rebellion of the poor against the gentry landowners. Themurder investigation becomes interwoven with the events of the revolution. It successfullymarries Tudor history and thrilling crime including courtroomdrama. If you can stick out the challenging length, youwon’t be disappointed!
ByAndria Saxelby
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