Fiction

Modern Fiction Book of the Month – April 2024

In 1914, war feels far away to Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood. They’re too young to enlist, and anyway, Gaunt is fighting his own private battle – an all-consuming infatuation with the dreamy, poetic Ellwood – not having a clue that his best friend is in love with him, always has been. ”It was only because Gaunt knew he might die, that he could be so reckless as to kiss him.” An epic tale of the devastating tragedies of war and the forbidden romance that blooms in its grip. // Discuss in the Modern Fiction reading group //  

In Memoriam

Alice Winn
In Memoriam
Paperback

Sula

Toni Morrison
Sula
Paperback

The Wake-Up Call

Beth O’Leary
The Wake-Up Call
Paperback

Modern Fiction Book of the Month – March 2024

Can a small committed group of citizens change the world, and if so – how? Summer Dawidowitz has spent the past year caring for her grandmother, Josie– a lifelong Communist, a dedicated teacher, and the founder of an organization that tutors schoolchildren. When Josie dies, everything that seemed solid in Summer’s life comes into question.    //  Discuss in the Modern Fiction reading group. //

A Decent World

Ellen Hawley
A Decent World
Paperback

Fling

J.F. Murray
Fling
Paperback

Modern Fiction Book of the Month – February 2024

A dazzling story of modern Nigeria and two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, romantic obsession and political corruption. Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.  //  Discuss in the Modern Fiction reading group. //  

A Spell of Good Things

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
A Spell of Good Things
Paperback

The Mother of All Problems

Nancy Peach
The Mother of All Problems
Paperback

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