A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama
The honours for my first finished book of 2021 goes to none other than Barack Obama. It’s fair to say that most of the 700+ pages were actually read in 2020, but it’s not a bad volume start this year’s list off.
LESS by Andrew Sean Greer
A novel about a failing writer on the run. It is pacey and quirky with plenty of ironic humour. It felt lightweight, both physically and metaphorically after Obama’s opus.
MOTHERWELL – A GIRLHOOD by Deborah Orr
A gorgeously written memoir of childhood from an extraordinary writer. There have been tears, many tears, a few giggles and occasional turning away from the pain on the page. Extraordinary.
THE PAINTED VEIL by W.W. Maugham
Fulfilling my manifesto pledge to read at least 6 books published more than 10 years during 2021. This certainly fitted the bill! A page turning exploration of love of status from the 1920’s.
STRANGE FLOWERS by Donal Ryan
Could. Not. Put. It. Down.
Check out last years list, or my favourite reads of 2020 too.
