Saved from the Waves

Sarah Hutchings - Marketing Manager, QueenSpark Books

I'm not very good at lists so this is my choice today. Yesterday it could have been a completely different story...

1) The Bone People - Keri Hulme
I love the rhythm of the language in this book and the wild, remote New Zealand landscapes she describes. And I find it inspirational that the author worked and re-worked the novel over a twelve year period. I'm funny like that.

2) Oyster - Janette Turner Hospital
A chilling tale of Australian outback weirdness.

3) On the Black Hill - Bruce Chatwin
A quaint and heartwrenching story about the deep bond between male twins in rural Wales.

4) Who Will Run the Frog Hospital - Lorrie Moore
Alongside A Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers this is my favourite tale of childhood friendship. Touching and beautifully written.

5) Riddley Walker - Russell Hoban
A post apocalyptic tale that is strange, haunting and unique. Once you get used to the Clockwork Orangesque language you'll be fine. There's a glossary at the back, which makes it easier.