Storytime

Believe the hype. Buckeye has been tipped as the novel of the year.

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Literary DELIGHT

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan, Bloomsbury

The book has been endorsed by acclaimed author Ann Patchett and beloved actor Tom Hanks – and it is worthy of all the praise. Patrick Ryan's novel is set in the small town of Bonhomie, Ohio, as news of the Allied victory in Europe reaches America. On that day, Cal Jenkins meets Margaret Salt at the hardware store he manages. Their encounter will go on to have a lasting impact on both their lives and the generations that follow. Ryan writes with nuance, warmth and depth. His characters are fascinating, flawed and familiar. There's a reason Ann Patchett rates his work so highly: he is a wondrous talent. "I have a feeling that with this book he's going to be everyone's favourite writer," she declares. This book will steal your heart, make it ache and warm it up.

Style & SUBSTANCE

In the Paris Fashion by Sophie Beaumont, Ultimo Press