A mighty novel, variously bawdy, elevated, angry and tender, combining erudition, comedy, heresy, surreal science fiction and countless good stories.

Original and brilliant...Lovers of Marquez and magical realism will be enchanted by the wonders of this novel, for the colour and vivacity of Saramago's imagination inspires and entertains.

Jose Saramago affirms the simple truths as only a writer of rare stature can.

I really resented having to put The Anniversary down - terrific, beautifully written, searingly honest

One of the best family and friendship sagas. [An] emotional read . . . Stella and Jack's marriage is over. Will feelings resurface when their daughter needs them?

A journey through the stages of life and love that will make you laugh out loud

Praise for Hilary Boyd

Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes

A warm and well-written case for love affairs in later life

Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart string-puller

I was ripping through this book . . . addictive

Boyd gets under the skin of her characters to show that falling in love isn't limited to the young

A smart emotional drama, you will race through this

Boyd is terrific at cutting to the quick of modern relationships

Boyd is the mistress of the multi-layered story

Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable

If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad

She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it!

Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read

Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine

Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist

Deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget

Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work

A lovely, absorbing novel, full of the beauty and mystery of the Mojacar

A writing powerhouse

Heart-warming and wonderfully romantic

The perfect getaway read

Beautiful, life-affirming stories that whisk you away and make you fall in love

The funniest, warmest, loveliest book I've read in so long. The characters are so hilarious and relatable, I laughed non-stop and genuinely didn't want it to end

I've spent the last forty-eight hours laughing my head off at this novel . . . but it's not just comic, there's a real heart to it and it's often very moving

One of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes

If I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling . . . It left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others

One of the funniest books I've read in twenty years

Another funny and lovable take on everyone's favourite small-town girl Aisling. A highly entertaining and absorbing addition to your bookshelves

Every Irish person knows an Aisling, and there is nothing more delightful than recognising something familiar being projected back at you through a novel. While the books are both extremely funny, they also reflect a period in Irish culture and centre around a heartwarming story for Aisilings of the ages

Not only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud

The scene is set for a great unravelling. People running from their pasts, presents and futures - what more could one ask for?

Skilful. Witty and fast-paced

Great fun

An insightful, twisty thriller set in a luxury retreat cut off from the outside world

Praise for Liane Moriarty

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

Perfect

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

Fascinating and compassionate

I loved every line of it

Funny and captivating

A cracking story cleverly told

Every single one of her books is a great read

An ideal summer read

Book Club Summer 2019 Pick