Wee Free Men, Terry Pratchett

This is everything that is delightful about reading as a child, a magical funny adventure story with underlying themes of family, belonging and fears. Reminded me of why and how I fell in love with reading and stories.

The Female Persuasion, Meg Woltizer

Reminded me of Normal People, maybe in the way it was written as well as the subject matter, two teens and then young people whose lives are entwined. Again questioning a life well lived and people's expectations of themselves and others. Not keen on the last chapter tying up the loose ends, I didn't want to read it but was too curious, would have preferred to have been left with the hints.   

All Passion Spent, Vita Sackville West

A beautiful, quiet book questioning what a life well lived looks like; taking into account personalities, circumstances and duty.