"this is a novel bursting with resilience and warmth..."

"(A) haunting tale in unpretentious but persuasive prose..."

"a remarkable piece of writing..."

"Reeve’s latest novel continues to hold the reader’s attention ..."

"Jurjevics vividly conjures up the febrile atmosphere of a city in turmoil...."

"This overwhelming novel by ‘Iraq’s Irvine Welsh’ captures the alienation of people exiled by conflict..."

"the book is suffused not just with mere charm, but with the author’s genuine, and genuinely attractive, personality..."

"This largely faithful retelling of Trojan myth is genial enough, but has unsavoury aspects for the modern reader..."

"(A) clear-eyed, wry, wise novel..."

"Timely novel about a sudden, cataclysmic event that shocks the world..."

"Barba’s denouement still grips with the power of a thriller..."

"Hazzard is wonderfully attuned to subtle shifts in moods and feelings, particularly when writing dialogue, at which she excels..."

"one of our finest contemporary novelists, of any genre..."

"This funny and inventive novel plays with American stereotypes about Asians,..."

" There is no shortage of sardonic humour here, a cosmopolitan range of sympathies, and a steely, visionary optimism...."

"Thomas McMullan’s debut novel portrays a vivid dystopia fuelled by sham democracy..."

"plot is lacking in both credibility and coherence..."

"an immersive and immensely powerful novel..."

"a suspenseful and spine-tingling page-turner..."

"Plot and chronology are less important than the mini-manifestos and rousing riffs..."

"Jonathan Coe’s usual cohort of fans may be bemused by the inconsistent style and tone..."

"This exquisitely written debut novel sizzles with cruelties and betrayals..."

"O’Farrell’s remarkable novel about Shakespeare’s son is both painful and satisfying..."

"questions linger long after the final pages of this supremely intelligent collection..."

"The Housing Lark affirms Selvon’s skill as a storyteller..."

"Harrison excels at evoking the deadened absurdity of the everyday. ..."

"Taylor has written an economical, patient and incisive examination of race relations in present-day America...."

"This poignant tale of a mismatched couple in turn-of-the-century Germany gives away its secrets too early..."

"The author of the teen books that inspired a smash hit TV show returns with a novel about the bumbling middle-class hang-ups of Brooklyn..."

"Prepare for mansplaining littered with tedious verbal tics, which is oddly compelling to read..."

"Mieko Kawakami’s novel reads like two different books rather than two parts of the same story..."

"This smartly self-knowing dystopian tale looks at a version of America that gives up and dies. What’s left in the wasteland to come?..."

"a suspenseful story in which the reader is strongly invested ..."

"The Penguin Books founder has a role to play in this charming tale..."

"Tender and reassuring ... it feels timely for 2020, but has the magic of classic Christmas tales ..."

"The Ickabog won’t just be put under every lucky child’s Christmas tree: it is a monster hit that deserves to be...."

"This wonderful fantasy combines social commentary with laughs..."

" A creepy old book, child scarecrows and a seaside village with a secret: this is Halloween fun for the strong of heart..."

"this engaging and comic tale has a happy ending..."

"A welcome festive sequel to a much-loved doggy tale..."

"The story is mysterious, and has a powerful twist, while also conjuring up moving family relationships..."

"it’s even wittier than the first, with dialogue that dances..."

"It’s a joy of a book..."

"introduces a significant new voice..."

"a story that barks to our age..."

"The novel is very funny and has adorable, fluffy moments..."

"This book will sustain you..."

"they trace Jansson’s life more intimately than any autobiography..."

"his rewarding safari will brighten a year of bedtimes and lodge in the minds of children for a lifetime..."

"It’s passionate, important and Wheatle’s best novel yet..."

"Cowell’s short sentences and scribbly pencil illustrations carry considerable skill and humour,..."

"Underdogs: Tooth and Nail is an admirably unusual book, and one that serves real purpose..."

"a tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion..."

"Wilson, again proving she is queen of the teen market, makes this story of family maelstrom look effortless..."

"charming, informative and inspiring motivational book for children..."

"If you miss the warmth and wit of Eva Ibbotson, this book has a similar voice and spirit..."

"Ada’s imagination is irrepressible, from her love of fairies to her fascination with Euclid and steam engines..."

" a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too..."

"fresh and true voices..."

"Kostick’s background as a historian informs the authenticity and detail of the story..."

"a deadly retelling of the Twilight original..."

"A tender story, cheerfully illustrated..."

"a happy addition to the shelf..."

"This is the kind of adventure everyone likes to imagine when young..."

"A beautiful tale with illustrations to match..."

"a delightful and evocative first book...."