So here are my favourite reads for February and March. As usual, no spoilers!

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Flea's, 'Acid For The Children' I first read in November and deserved a second attention. It is beautifully written, poetic even, that tells of his somewhat disturbing childhood in LA. I so wanted to give the young boy a hug and tell him it would be ok ~ which indeed it turned out to be!

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Kit De Waal's, The Trick to Time, will live with me for a long time. Beautifully written and achingly poignant as it deals with love, loss and grief.

 

Louise Hare's, This Lovely City, is a delightful, if at times the subject matter makes it a difficult read. Evocative of time and place, it was inspired by the 'Windrush generation,' and set  in post war Britain. It tells the story of Lawrie Matthews, a postman by day and jazz musician by night. When he finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time, life will never be the same.

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Ann Patchett's, The Dutch House, a story of, "Family, betrayal, love, responsibility and sacrifice." A story told over time, again evocative of time and place. The story draws the reader in alongside the beautifully drawn characters.