By David Nicholls (Hardback: £20.00)

A poignant tale of a marriage in crisis shot through with humour. Easy to read but avoids being saccharine or predictable. Read & enjoy!

By Edna O’Brien (£10.99)

A master of the short story – these are lyrical, bawdy, intense and written in a startling style. If you are unsure you can also try ‘Night’.