Claire Weeks recommends
I use reading as a way to relax… only happy(-ish) endings allowed.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
JK Rowling
No explanation required. I really struggled not to use all six slots for Harry Potter. These books have been my constant companion for 2/3 of my life and I re-read all seven at least once a year. The Stephen Fry audio books are also amazing.
If Only They Could Talk
James Herriot
But I could also have used all six slots for James Herriot. As a farmer’s daughter, I can relate to many of these stories! (Note to anyone who has seen the new TV series – the books are a million times better.)
I Capture the Castle
Dodi Smith
The coming-of-age story I wish I had read as a teenager.
Any Human Heart
William Boyd
A story of a life lived to the full.
A Gentleman In Moscow
Amor Towles
My most recent read. I savoured every word.
Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet & Allan Ahlberg
Given the amount of time I spend reading to my two-year-old, I thought other parents may like a recommendation. This is the most wonderful book, with beautiful illustrations that can engage a tiny baby, amuse a small child and delight any adult (no matter how many times in a row you have to read it!)