From a luminous novel about love, loss, and family secrets to a moving
novel from a local author that strikes to the heart of parents, these are the
books that some of our favourite independent booksellers are reading.
KATE ROGAN FROM LOVE BOOKS
Easter is nearly here! Which hopefully means a well-deserved break for you and your little ones - and lots of chocolate too! Do you know what pairs well with having lots of time? Books! With heaps of egg-citing adventures.
Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry, a story of hope
and staying true to yourself with an iconic heroine, the unconventional, uncompromising Chemist, Elizabeth Zott. Bonnies chats here about
her own involvement in science, the whooshing sound a boat makes
and the women she admires.
ON DOGS IN BOOKS
From making money on the stock exchange and buying a home to making your first million, here is our round-up of the best in personal finance books that can help you build wealth.
You CAN Own Your Own Home
by Tania Weich
This book will assist people who will soon retire, or who have already retired, to understand how tax works in relation to their retirement so that retirees can make informed, tax-efficient decisions regarding their retirement savings. It will help them to get more out of their retirement savings, as well as expose the pitfalls that they need to look out for to avoid nasty surprises.
A stand-out new family novel from the critically acclaimed, Booker-prize shortlisted author of A Spool of Blue Thread. And it all begins in 1959, with a family holiday to a cabin by a lake. It's the only one the Garretts will ever take, but its effects will ripple through the generations.
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This is more than a novel. It's a loving tribute to philosophy, a careful evaluation of history, an invitation to think for ourselves. It's a moment to reflect and to gently explore our own theories and assumptions. It is truly a balm for our times.
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Following on from the success of The Fine Art of Invisible Detection, 'the world's greatest storyteller' (Guardian) showcases his ability to pen brilliant characters against global settings in this new crime novel that demonstrates his trademark intricate plotting better than ever.
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A novel about mothers and daughters, grief and memory, love and implacable loss, The Swimmers is spellbinding, incantatory and unforgettable. The finest work yet from a true modern master.
The Underground Pool
A stunning stand-alone thriller following a Detroit cop's hunt for a serial killer like no other.
CHAPTER 1
“Could a building sweat?