New recommended paperbacks

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle by Robyn Scott
The fascinating landscapes and wildlife of Botswana are brought to life in this memoir that has had excellent reviews. With a colourful cast of family and friends, the author's adventures are described with much warmth and humour.

The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough
An historical romance based loosely on the characters from 'Pride and Prejudice'. Set 20 years on, it takes up the stories of the Bennet sisters, with a few surprises on the way.

The Night of the Miraj by Zoe Ferraris
A murder mystery with a difference. The setting is Saudi Arabia, exotic but at the same time claustrophobic, with religious and cultural pressures ever present. After the death of a young girl, desert guide Nayir is drawn to discovering the truth about what happened.

Visit this page for regular updates on new paperback fiction. These titles are now available to borrow through your library service, and books not immediately available on the shelf can be requested for only 35p.

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