The Last Runaway tells the story of Honor Bright, a young Quaker woman from England who immigrates to America in 1850. Heartbroken after being jilted by her fiancé and seeking a fresh start, she decides to accompany her sister Grace on a journey to Ohio, where Grace plans to marry a former Englishman.
“Something Wicked” by Kerry Wilkinson is the first book in the Andrew Hunter series, a gripping and atmospheric crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature.
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” published in 1960, is a classic American novel by Harper Lee read by Books and Bakes Book Club members to discuss at our August 2024 meeting. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young Read more
“The Girl in the Red Coat” by Kate Hamer is a novel that tells the story of a mother and daughter who are separated during a festival in the UK.
“An Unsuitable Job for a Woman” is a crime novel written by the celebrated British author, P.D. James.
The Zig Zag Girl is a murder mystery novel by Elly Griffiths, set in the 1950s in Brighton, England.
January Books and Bakes was a chance to share information about a book you had enjoyed over the festive period.
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford is a historical fiction novel set in Seattle, Washington, during World War II.
“ The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Jan and Antonina Zabinski, two Polish zookeepers who risked their lives during World War II to save the lives of hundreds of Jews.
“The Very Thought of You” by Rosie Alison is a beautifully written historical novel that explores themes of love, loss, and family secrets.