Friday Book Debrief Vol 40

By The Book Slut

Every week we’re sharing what our some of our writers are currently reading. Please join in the chorus and tell us what you’ve been enjoying or slogging through in the comments!

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I've been a fan of Lisa Genova since I read Still Alice, and I'm fascinated with her talent for writing fiction based around the human mind. In this particular story, main character Richard is an accomplished concert pianist who can never play again after an ALS diagnosis. The plot is heartbreaking for a number of reasons, and each character is interesting in their own way. It's great so far! - Melissa

A Children's Bible: A Novel

Lydia Millet

£12.99

This has the same extremely readable & extremely clever feeling to it as Jenny Offill or Miriam Toewes. I loved it. - Victoria

The Artist's Way Workbook: A Companion to the International Bestseller

Julia Cameron

£16.99 £16.14

Today I am going to start reading The Artist's Way since I have felt more down and not very creative. So I want to go back to my old self, full of energy and willing to write, and I think that help in the form of a book is the best way to find myself. - Alexandra

Sorrow and Bliss: Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022

Meg Mason

£14.99

This book is wonderfully insightful into the realities of living and coping with mental health, knowing something is wrong but not being able to pinpoint it exactly. It jumps from present day back to our main character Martha’s childhood, giving us a broad idea of the spectrum of her struggle. As the title suggests there are moments of deep sadness and blissful hilarity. I’m really enjoying what I’ve read so far and cannot wait to delve further into Martha’s life! - Courtney

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