Top 10: Burton Book Club’s Best Books of the Year In no particular order, here are our members’ favourite reads of this year. Some of our book club members also added a short review to their nomination. Whether you are looking for book recommendations for yourself, or you are still Read more…
James by Percival Everett ”Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them’ – Roddy Doyle Winner of the National Book Award for FictionShortlisted for the Booker PrizeFinalist for the Orwell Prize for Fiction James is a profound and ferociously funny literary reimagining from one of our greatest living writers, Read more…
Top 10: the most memorable parties of fiction ‘Tis the season to be jolly. So, grab one or more of these party-tastic books to get you in the mood. Bubbling under…
Fire by John Boyne ‘From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a challenging and visceral narrative that asks the question: can one cataclysmic moment turn someone into a monster?On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and Read more…
Top 10: ghost stories and tales of haunted houses Bubbling under…
The Dictator’s Wife by Freya Berry ‘I am not my husband. I am innocent. Do you believe me?’ The beautiful, enigmatic wife of a feared dictator stands trial for her late husband’s crimes against the people. The world will finally know the truth. But whose? A BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick. ‘A gripping and Read more…
The list of organisations below derives from a wellbeing event hosted by the Jubilee Field Surgery in September 2024. The event was aimed at the elderly, carers, and those in need of support. All these organisations have a local presence. A brief description of the kinds of services they provide, Read more…
Top 10: novels retold from another character’s point of view This month is all about parallel novels: familiar stories from new perspectives. Canonical novels and plays are subverted when minor characters take centre stage. Read on for ten of the best reimagined classics. Bubbling under…
Tea & Cake at Grittleton Village Hall The Jubilee Field Surgery is hosting a wellbeing event for seniors, carers and those who need a little extra TLC. The event will be held at Grittleton Village Hall. Come along for tea and cake, and find out about sources of support from Read more…
Prima facie by Suzie Miller ‘This is not life. This is law.’ Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who’s forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just Read more…