The short list for Halton Libraries' book of the year has been announced and here it is: Matthew Lampin - Devil’s Acre
Plampin’s historical research is impressive, as is his command of detail. He has a true gift of descriptive power.
Maggie O’Farrell - Hand That First Held Mine
O'Farrell has a remarkable ability to convey the texture of human emotion with precision. She demonstrates a masterful gift for storytelling'
Kathryn Stockett - The Help
A wondrous novel about three unforgettable women. A glorious read, daring, vitally important and deftly handled.
Justin Cronin - The passage
This is a 'fantasy epic' for people who either don't like them or have never read one. Imagine Danielle Steel had written The Stand and you'll get some idea
Anthony Quinn - Rescue Man
In a novel of cinematic denouements, Quinn has reclaimed an intriguing chapter of Liverpool's past'. The narrative is elegantly constructed.
Plampin’s historical research is impressive, as is his command of detail. He has a true gift of descriptive power.
Maggie O’Farrell - Hand That First Held Mine
O'Farrell has a remarkable ability to convey the texture of human emotion with precision. She demonstrates a masterful gift for storytelling'
Kathryn Stockett - The Help
A wondrous novel about three unforgettable women. A glorious read, daring, vitally important and deftly handled.
Justin Cronin - The passage
This is a 'fantasy epic' for people who either don't like them or have never read one. Imagine Danielle Steel had written The Stand and you'll get some idea
Anthony Quinn - Rescue Man
In a novel of cinematic denouements, Quinn has reclaimed an intriguing chapter of Liverpool's past'. The narrative is elegantly constructed.
Lee Child - Worth Dying For
In Child's exciting 15th thriller featuring one-man army Jack Reacher (after 61 Hours), Reacher becomes embrolied in a situation tailor-made for his blend of morality and against-the-odds heroics.
You can vote at one or our libraries or online here. The winner will be announced at our special book of the year event at Halton Lea library on Thursday 2 December at 7pm.
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