Tag: #quickreads

  • A Rising Man

    A Rising Man

    by Abir Mukherjee India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled. Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do…

  • A Boy Called Saul

    A Boy Called Saul

    by Fiona Cummins Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you’re a regular reader, or just getting started. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. It’s time to go back to the beginning . .…

  • A New Year

    A New Year

    by Leila Aboulela Quick reads Suad misses her husband. He died unexpectedly during an argument at work, and she never got to say goodbye. But Suad knows she is lucky. Her three children have promised to look after her. After several false starts, she receives a warm welcome from her oldest son and settles down…

  • The Surprise Visitor

    The Surprise Visitor

    by Cathy Bramley Kind-hearted Jo Potter and fun-loving Eve Langton have been best friends since they were teenagers. Despite not seeing each other for a few years, they keep in touch every day with texts and calls. They’d love to meet up face-to-face, but life keeps getting in the way; they are both just so…

  • The Mind Manual

    The Mind Manual

    by Dr Alex George The complete mental fitness toolkit by Dr Alex George Learn how to assess your mental health today and understand what’s normal for you.This is the mental health toolkit that will help you thrive. ‘How are you? No really, how are you?’ The Mind Manual is broken down into four parts with each one…

  • Write It All Down

    Write It All Down

    by Cathy Rentzenbrink Quick Reads 2025 Tackle the challenges of memoir writing and share your story in this Quick Reads edition of Write It All Down. ‘Cathy is the person who first told me to write about my mental health when I was nervous to do so. She is a great writer herself and this is…