Books of the Month 2022

On a small island off the Scottish coast, Isla and her family are grieving the loss of her older sister Flora, who died three years ago. Then they're offered the chance to be part of a top-secret trial, which revives loved ones as fully lifelike AI robots using their digital footprint.

Isla has her doubts about Second Chances, but they evaporate the moment the 'new' Flora arrives. This girl is not some uncanny close likeness; she is Flora - a perfect replica. But not everyone on their island feels the same. And as the threats to Flora mount, she grows distant and more secretive. Will Isla be able to protect the new Flora and bring the community back together?

A superb sci-fi mystery about what it means to be human. A little bit sad, very hopeful and full of heart.

Years ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born – everything she touches turns to colour. But the child’s life is in danger from her very first breath. Can the girl and her adopted father survive in the forest – and what will it take to return colour and hope to the world?

A genuinely magical story to make you see the world through new eyes and realise just how much you take for granted.

The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren... until the mysterious Featherly arrives.

Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for.

An unforgettable and imaginative story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.

February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen...

With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever.

A gripping historical mystery of stolen treasure, bravery and friendship set at the end of the Second World War.

Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill – what’s creeping around down at the farm? Crooked Oak’s mystery-solving team return with another spine-tingling adventure.

Are you brave enough???

A mysterious animal, an alternate ideal reality, a looming global war, an impossible decision and a nail-biting race against time.
If you found a perfect world, could you leave it behind?

The most exciting adventure you'll read this year!

The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. Many still battle the after effects of war.

As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in - and learns that some things should never be forgotten .

A superbly told story about the impact of war on ordinary people. You'll not forget this one in a hurry.

A spur of the moment holiday, a rundown seaside hotel, a famous novelist who has vanished, a locked room and some cryptic clues to be solved....this is one trip Todd won't forget in a hurry.

Part mystery, part insight into caring for a parent with bipolar, this is an exciting page turner about life's ups and downs, being kind and the importance of asking for help when you need it.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel meets Paddington 2" in book form.