Charles Cumming is one of our best contemporary writers of spy fiction. Born in Scotland he was apparently approached by the intelligence service to work for them while at university but declined their offer. Some critics describe him as similar to John Le Carré, but our reviewer finds his work easier to read and more enjoyable. So if you are looking for a page turner then this is it.
This review is of a memoir set against the backdrop of Argentina after the fall of Peron’s regime – with a penguin as the protagonist!
Both reviews are of novels, one Irish and one American. John McGahern is often described as one of the greatest Irish writers of the 20th century. His stark descriptions of rural Ireland made him one of the country’s most acclaimed fiction writers and we feature his final novel, published in 2003 three years before his death. Amor Towles lives in Manhattan and his novels Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway have all featured on the New York Times bestseller list.
Our new season of evening talks starts on Thursday 12 October with another great line up of speakers presenting fascinating subjects - an all to raise funds for the library. More details in the posts linked below.
We have a Reminiscence Café for older members of the community. It is on the first Monday of each Month between 11.00am and 12.00pm.