Goldsworthy is an elegant writer, skilful at building atmosphere. Her fiction-within-fiction device is clever and intriguing ... the novel could hardly seem more of the moment

It often takes an emigre to describe a country most clearly, and Goldsworthy, who was born in Belgrade but has lived in London for 30 years, is proving a most accomplished poet of her adopted city ... A delight

In all three of her books, Goldsworthy has displayed a gift for creating atmosphere ... One of Goldsworthy’s strengths is the sensitivity with which she portrays the many marriages in the book ... Much of the pleasure of reading this remarkable novel comes from its passionate dedication to the power of stories.

In this subtle, intelligent novel, Albertine's narration of events in 1947, as her own story begins to carry reminders of Tolstoy's, proves poignant and effective

A beautiful haunting novel… looking at a familiar London through a frosty, snowy lens. Wonderful

A wonderful novel, entirely original, and entirely absorbing… The atmosphere she creates is exceptional

Goldsworthy enjoys playing with the classics, and she's good at it

Mournful and evocative… It makes for compelling reading.

Evocative and affecting

A quirky, wise and tender novel. Proof that the richest fruits come on the edge of autumn

Warm-hearted, clear-minded, and unexpectedly spellbinding, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to savour

A beautiful, affecting novel of late love, by an extraordinary new writer

Precise, clear, funny, poignant and truthful. This is a work of art, dear readers.
Revel in its beauty

Intriguing and compelling, Meet Me at the Museum invites you into the meeting place between two people, imparting wisdom, thought, and endless charm.

A correspondence that begins with a search for clarity becomes something much deeper and richer - both for the two main characters, and for the reader.
Anne Youngson peels away the layers that prevent us from living the lives we ought to be leading, and her book is both tender and absorbing.

Intriguing, tender, unexpectedly moving

Full of emotion, wisdom and honesty, the story envelops the reader in a celebration of true friendship and an appreciation of the opportunities that life can unexpectedly present. This book makes you realise that life is too short and that the future can be more hopeful than we anticipate.
If you only read one book this year, read this. Highly recommended

An insightful and emotional debut … tenderly hints at second chances and rejuvenation

Full of funny, wise perceptions. The author is 70. This lovely novel is her debut. When's the next?

Absolutely beautiful, about loss and the life choices we make

I thought the author wrote the content of the letters absolutely beautifully, making the characters jump off the page.

I love books like this, that you can immerse yourself in and enjoy as a treat – books that just hold you in their spell.

Tina and Anders will capture your heart and you will root for them all the way. A very accomplished debut by Anne Youngson.

There is a sensitivity and warmth throughout that I found utterly charming.

It was beautifully crafted and once I had the book open I didn't close it until I had read the last page.

This book touched me to the heart – quite beautiful and exceptionally moving, and one of the very best books I’ve read this year.

When the book finished, I felt an immense sadness that I had to say goodbye to these two people.

I loved the setting and the characters were great, it was a pleasure to read.

Few books ever have that much impact on me and I feel this is something that everyone needs to experience.

A beautiful, lyrical love story, played out with words and paper.

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Gentle, moving, joyous

A love-letter to letters and a brilliantly written, moving homage to the power of words, The Lost Letters of William Woolf celebrates the magic of pen and paper'

The Lost Letters of William Woolf is a beautiful novel, more so because at times it feels like a book out of time, capitalising on the nostalgia of a time before smartphones, emails and Google. It is a remarkably refreshing read and certainly an interesting one - and it's a debut work that marks Helen Cullen as an author worth watching

Will warm your cockles and restore your faith

This truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it

A beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author

Wonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page

A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required

A beautiful read

Funny, heart-warming and extremely wise

A deeply satisfying book full of big emotions

A laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story

Moyes is the queen of the classy weepy

A delight