Book Review

Book recommendations for winter By Simon Church of Book Stop, Tavistock

Booksellers’ choice

Small Things Like These by Claire

Keegan

This exquisite novella of small town mid-1980s Ireland before the economic boom, which was shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize, is our firm recommendation for anyone looking for a modern twist on the Dickensian Christmas story. Bill Furlong, father of five and local businessman, is not a wealthy man, but a generous one driven by conscience, faith and a deep love for his family. When, one cold Christmas, he becomes aware of disturbing events at the local convent, all these attributes are put to the test. How will beautiful Bill Furlong respond? Published by Faber; £8.99

Top 5 for Christmas & winter

The Repair Shop: Life in the Barn Inside stories from the experts; £22

Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson New novel from the brilliant

Atkinson set in 1920s Soho; £20

Who Are You

Calling Vermin? by Pam Ayres The inimitable Ayres returns with a new volume of lyrical satire; £12.99 The

Golden

Mole by

Katherine Rundell and Talya Baldwin Lavishly illustrated collection of the lives of some of the Earth’s most astounding animals; £14.99

Which Way to Anywhere by Cressida Cowell Bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once brings us an out-of-this-world new adventure for kids; £12.99