With Christmas fast approaching here is a list of some books I have put together which may make you laugh, cry or even both over the holidays. The Glasgow Women’s Library will close for Christmas on the 21st of December so make sure you visit in time to enjoy your books over the festive period.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
A true classic, well loved by generations. Little Women follows sisters Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth – four ‘Little Women’ – as they endure hardships, adventure, love and heartbreak during their own journeys from childhood to womanhood taking place during the American Civil War. Whilst the four sisters may vary in personalities they are united in their love for one another and their family.
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers
Set in the suburbs of South East London in 1957 this book joins local journalist Jean Swinney on her newest assignment – to uncover the truth of a reported virgin birth. It is up to Jean to uncover whether the young women, Gretchen Tilbury, is a fraud or a miracle. Along the way Jean also discovers an unexpected chance at friendship, love and happiness for herself – but will there be a price to pay?
Love Again by Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm
Honey Fontaine enlists the support of a well off club-owner, Ashely Elliot, to pretend to be her boyfriend in an attempt to stave off her mother’s attempts at matchmaking. He is not her usual type but Honey finds herself drawn to him…will this fake romance blossom into something more? or will Honey ultimately decide to stick with the stability her mother’s match will provide?
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
This humours and emotional book follows Edi and Ash who have been best friends for over forty years and have seen each other through all of life’s milestones. However, when Edi is diagnosed with terminal cancer Ash’s word reshapes around caring for her friend, from music therapy to last minute excursions – because life is all about squeezing every last moment of joy.
What You Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama
A work of Japanese fiction that helps uncover the magic of libraries. Librarian Sayuri Komachi is able to sense what each visitor is searching for and is able to provide a book to help them find their answers and change their lives forever. Follow the stories of different library visitors; a retail assistant looking for new skills, an accountant who yearns to own his own antique shop and a recently retired salaryman looking for a new purpose.
