Book clubs in Ashford (Kent)

Thompsons fictionalised.autobiographical novel of his time working at a failing newspaper in Puerto Rico where its only safe to drink copious amounts of Rum is a hilarious story of paranoia, alienation and frustration.

This is a great entry point for the Courtney Series by Wilbur Smith and was the first book I read that made me fall in love with Wilbur Smith's detailed and imaginative writing. Set mainly in Africa you follow the journey of Centaine - a young woman left to survive in the wilderness of Africa after a freak shipping accident during the first world war.

I never thought that Rebecca Yarros could write anything instead of amazing novels about dragons. However, when I read this historical Romance Novel I was transported into another world, full of young love, possibilities and heartbreak. The book takes place across two time frames, one, is a love story between Scarlett and Jamieson, a WW2 pilot experienced through letters left by the two lovers to be later on discovered by Scarlette's grand-daughter Georgia who strikes an unexpected friendship and romance with Noah, a writer hired to finish a book started by Scarlett. This book had me sobbing for hours as it portrays longing, loss and love so perfectly. Picking up this book will not be regretted.

An amazing book - better than the series!

Easy read with a great plot twist.

The history is really interesting - first sci-fi but it’s still quite easy to read and I just love how it’s written

The only book I have reread in my adulthood! Perfect mix of romance, friendship and entertainment.

My first venture into fantasy and did not disappoint. Loved every moment of this book and will forever recommend it. Everyone needs a Xaden!

Emotional, long read, deeply moving and tragic but very engaging.