Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-are-here-by-david-nicholls">You Are Here by David Nicholls</h2>



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<p>Riding high on the success of the Netflix adaptation of One Day, Nicholls makes a welcome return with a warm and witty story about loneliness, friendship, and love. Michael and Marnie, both adjusting to life after divorce, are thrown together as they hike across Britain. An uplifting story, this is a perfect holiday read.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus">Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Lessons-in-Chemistry-683x1024.jpg" alt="Book cover lessons in chemistry" class="wp-image-9685" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Lessons-in-Chemistry-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Lessons-in-Chemistry-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Lessons-in-Chemistry-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Lessons-in-Chemistry.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>A debut novel turned Apple TV series; Lessons in Chemistry has been hugely successful. Set in 1960’s America, Elizabeth is a single mum and talented chemist turned celebrity television chef. Using chemistry within cooking, Elizabeth plants the seeds of female empowerment in her female audience. Expect great characters, sparkling humour, and a protagonist to cheer for in a world of sexism and misogyny.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-made-a-fool-of-death-with-your-beauty-by-akwaeke-emezi">You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-You-Made-a-Fool-683x1024.jpg" alt="Book cover you made a fool out of me with your beauty" class="wp-image-9686" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-You-Made-a-Fool-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-You-Made-a-Fool-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-You-Made-a-Fool-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-You-Made-a-Fool.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Described by the publishers as this summer’s sizzling hot romance. Widowed artist Feyi escapes the city for a dream island holiday of poolside cocktails and beach sunsets. As she begins to embrace her new life and romantic possibilities, can she be happy again? Definite shades of Mills &amp; Boon with plenty of sex thrown in.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finding-sophie-by-imran-mahmood">Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Finding-Sophie-683x1024.jpg" alt="Finding Sophie" class="wp-image-9687" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Finding-Sophie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Finding-Sophie-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Finding-Sophie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Finding-Sophie.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>17-year-old Sophie goes missing. The police have no leads and Sophie’s parents start to suspect their neighbour may be involved. Will they take matters into their own hands? A clever, chilling, and emotional courtroom thriller portraying parental love and loss, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin">Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Tomorrow-683x1024.jpg" alt="book cover tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow" class="wp-image-9688" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Tomorrow-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Tomorrow-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Tomorrow-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Tomorrow.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Wildly successful coming of age novel following Sam and Sadie across decades from the time they first meet as game obsessed children, then as adults. With themes of platonic love and friendship, and gaming, this is an absorbing novel with the narrative moving through time and virtual worlds. And don’t be put off if you aren’t into gaming.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bright-young-women-by-jessica-knoll">Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Bright-Young-Women-683x1024.jpg" alt="book cover bright young women" class="wp-image-9689" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Bright-Young-Women-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Bright-Young-Women-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Bright-Young-Women-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Bright-Young-Women.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Knoll was inspired by the crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy in her exploration of violent misogyny and female empowerment. The story follows two young women in 1978 America, who join forces to search for justice for their two friends. A compelling and disturbing read placing the victims at the heart of the narrative, this is highly recommended by library readers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-guest-by-emma-cline">The Guest by Emma Cline</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-The-Guest-683x1024.jpg" alt="book cover The Guest" class="wp-image-9690" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-The-Guest-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-The-Guest-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-The-Guest-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-The-Guest.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>A taut thriller examining desire, deception, and the results of risk-taking. Set over one week in the height of a Long Island summer, Alex charms her way into the lives of the rich residents. But how far is she prepared to go to convince she is ‘one of them’? A real page turner.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-life-by-kristin-hannah">Another Life by Kristin Hannah</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Another-Life-683x1024.jpg" alt="another life book cover" class="wp-image-9691" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Another-Life-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Another-Life-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Another-Life-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Another-Life.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Another Life is a powerful, moving, and hopeful story following two women’s lives. Exploring infertility and mother-daughter relationships, this is an absorbing story featuring beautifully written characters that will in turns make your heart break <em>and</em> burst with hope.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yellowface-by-rebecca-f-kuang">Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Yellowface-683x1024.jpg" alt="Yellowface book cover" class="wp-image-9692" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Yellowface-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Yellowface-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Yellowface-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Yellowface.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>How far would you go to achieve fame and recognition? A shocking and satirical story of jealousy, set in the world of publishing as June passes off her dead ‘friend’ Athena’s manuscript as hers. One to laugh and gasp at in equal measure.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-weyward-by-emilia-hart">Weyward by Emilia Hart</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Weyward-683x1024.jpg" alt="Weyward book cover" class="wp-image-9693" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Weyward-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Weyward-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Weyward-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/Books-Weyward.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Set in Cumbria, Hart’s debut novel moves between three women, all from the same family but living centuries apart. Their lives are very different, but all their stories intertwine skilfully featuring themes of the power of nature, witchcraft, male violence, and female strength. If you enjoy historical fiction and a touch of magic realism this could be the one for you.</p>



<p><em>Books selected and reviewed by the splendid staff at <a href="https://www.nottinghamcitylibraries.co.uk/">Nottingham City Libraries</a>.</em></p>


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