Book of the Month: A Week in December
Sebastian Faulks
From the bestselling author of Birdsong, this dazzling and timely novel paints a vivid picture of Britain on the edge of financial and moral meltdown through a fascinating cast of characters whose lives interconnect during one eventful week. Amid the decadence, greed and self-interest, an unlikely love affair begins to blossom, suggesting there may be hope for us yet.read
Book of the Week: What To Look For In Winter
Candia McWilliam
As a young woman, Candia McWilliam’s stunning beauty was matched by academic and creative brilliance, resulting in her being named as one of Britain’s best young novelists. But a combination of bereavement, divorce, alcoholism and, most recently, blindness, left her once glamorous life in ruins. This riveting and astonishingly uncomplaining memoir charts her decline, and suggests that she may now have turned the corner to a brighter future. read
