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Literary Sofa

I'm Isabel Costello, novelist (Paris Mon Amour, 2016; Scent 2021) short story writer and host of the Literary Sofa blog since 2011.  As a passionate supporter of independent publishers and bookshops, it's great to have this opportunity to share some of my favourite book finds with you* and help them at the same time. Proud member of the All Good Bookshop co-operative in Turnpike Lane, London.

*includes English language versions of books I read in French original

Featured on the Literary Sofa in 2020 VIEW LIST (29 BOOKS)

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Sofa Favourites of the Last Nine Years VIEW LIST (53 BOOKS)

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My All-time favourite novels VIEW LIST (46 BOOKS)

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Unanimously rated by my Book Group (a short list!) VIEW LIST (14 BOOKS)
Short Fiction including novellas, poetry VIEW LIST (18 BOOKS)

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Sociology, psychology, sexuality VIEW LIST (13 BOOKS)
Writing, perfumery and creativity VIEW LIST (12 BOOKS)
Popular non-fiction recommended by my family VIEW LIST (15 BOOKS)
Memoir, biography and life writing VIEW LIST (23 BOOKS)

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