Book Review: Al Fresco Reading

Al fresco reading

By Kate Duggan

The Change Kirsten Miller Jo, Nessa and Harriet find themselves at the age where society has all but dismissed them. But along with the hot flushes comes an awakening of power. Nessa is called to by murdered girls. Jo is learning to channel her rage into superstrength. And Harriet has ways of punishing those who need to be punished. Together, the women need to stop a murderer – for good. A brilliant, character-driven novel that will keep you reading long after the sun has turned in for the night.

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone Benjamin Stevenson Ernest is at a family reunion. Tensions are high, as a few years previously Ernest’s conviction put his brother in jail. Now a serial killer is on the loose and Ernest believes it’s one of his family members. But who? Part classic whodunnit, part dark comedy, fully original, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is a whole lot of fun.

Worn: A People’s History of Clothing Sofi Thanhauser Worn offers us a thoughtprovoking look at clothing fabrics – wool, linen, cotton, silk and synthetics. It explores the history of each fabric, how they’re produced today, and what that means for the people who grow and make them, and for the environment. While the focus is on the USA, Worn is nevertheless well worth a read. Much of it is quite disheartening, but there are glimmers of hope for a more sustainable clothing industry. The Women Could Fly Megan Giddings In Josephine’s world, witchcraft trials never went away and Josephine’s family background means she’s under extra scrutiny. At 28, she’s nearing the age where she needs to be married. The alternative is lifelong monitoring by the state. Neither appeal. Plus, Josephine’s mother vanished years ago, and left a rather unusual request in her will, which Josephine now needs to see through.

Silverview John le Carré John le Carré’s final book was published posthumously, with the help of his son. It’s everything you’d expect from the master of spy fiction, and more. The story centres on Julian, who’s moved to the English countryside for a quieter life, Edward, who seems to know an awful lot about Julian’s background, and Proctor, a British spy trying to uncover the source of a leak. Fast-paced, tightly plotted and intriguing, this short book is a worthy contender for your list of holiday reads.

Charred Genevieve Taylor Whether you’re a fully fledged vegetarian or just want to expand your barbecue repertoire, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in Charred. As the subtitle explains, Charred aims to be ‘the complete guide to vegetarian grilling and BBQ’, so you’ll find everything from veggie kebabs to Miso Grilled Aubergine or Smoked Mushrooms With Sherry & Garlic Cream. Simple to follow, with mouth-watering photos, this could quickly become your go-to summer cookbook.

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