A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. Having said that, here are February’s winners.
Someone to Watch Over Me
By Yrsa Sigurdardóttir; translated by Philip Roughton
A stiff protagonist and action left off the page undermine this thriller.
The Country of Ice Cream Star
By Sandra Newman
This surprisingly moving post-apocalyptic tale challenges readers on every page.
5 Ways to Make Your Fiction Come Alive
By Mike Maggio
Simple suggestions for helping your prose sing
This tight, vivid account brings the reader into the heart of the epic conflict.
The Illuminations: A Novel
By Andrew O'Hagan
A beautifully written story with valuable messages about both aging and war.
Meet one of the renowned participants in Books Alive! 2015
Amnesia: A Novel
By Peter Carey
Hacktivists take on the Establishment in this mostly successful tale from Down Under.
