I thought it was about time I started a book list, of those books I've read over the past few months that were so good they made me jealous of the author.
First is We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. I've read this five times now, and it just keeps on getting better. A true masterpiece of an insight into the world of killer kids, this book is enough to give any parent nightmares for a long time to come.
Next on my list would be Lisey's Story by Stephen King. I'm a fan of his anyway, but this book is easily the best thing he has ever written. It's moving, has depth, and will be coming down off my bookshelf to be reread quite often, I suspect.
In no particular order now are some others that have greatly affected me.
The Boy In Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne is written from the perspective of a nine-year old boy. The back cover says that too much plot info would spoil the story, so I will content myself with saying this is a book that will come back to haunt your thoughts in quieter moments.
Love and Other Near-Death Experiences by Mil Millington was so funny that I almost gave up writing comedy after reading it. I think the author had a great time writing this, it sparkles and shines like rhinestones on an evening dress.
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my partner Pen has read Lionel Shriver's book and was bowled over by it - I've resisted because I have two young men for sons and I've been worried I would start to look at them suspisciously, but also because every time I see the name Lionel, I visualise Lionel Ritchie or Lionel Jeffries - I struggle to conceive of Lionel as a woman...
anyway it's a great list of suggestions - I'll definitely be reading some of them - Thanks Tone x
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