Still Life by Sarah Winman Description Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us. 1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening. Ulysses Temper is a Read more…
Whether you are new to the book club, or are chairing a meeting, these notes aim to help. Once everyone has settled in, the Chair will steer the discussion as follows: New ideas for how we run the book club are always welcome, but please be willing to actively put Read more…
Mr Einstein’s Secretary by Matthew Reilley Description BEHIND MANY GREAT MENSTOOD ONE WOMANAll Hanna Fischer ever wanted to do was to study physics – but her world is suddenly turned upside-down and she is catapulted into a new and extraordinary life: as a secretary, a scientist, a sister and a Read more…
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…
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…