I Who Have Never Known Men
The Diaries of Jane Somers
Jane Somers is a successful magazine editor whose comfortable, carefully organised life changes after an unexpected friendship with an elderly woman.
As Jane becomes increasingly involved in another person’s daily struggles, she begins to question her priorities, relationships and understanding of responsibility.
Across two interconnected novels, Doris Lessing explores the realities of ageing, social inequality, family obligations and the complicated nature of human kindness.
Rich in observation and emotional insight, The Diaries of Jane Somers is a moving portrait of ordinary lives and extraordinary connections.
Flesh
David Szalay’s Flesh follows István as he navigates a life shaped by desire, social expectations and unexpected turns of fortune.
From his formative experiences as a young man to the increasingly complicated relationships of adulthood, his journey raises unsettling questions about masculinity, intimacy, ambition and moral responsibility.
Written in strikingly restrained prose, this psychologically complex novel invites readers to consider the emotions people reveal, the experiences they conceal and the consequences of their choices.
A challenging and thought-provoking work of contemporary literary fiction.
The Correspondent
Sybil Van Antwerp is a retired lawyer in her seventies whose extraordinary inner life unfolds through the letters she writes to friends, family and acquaintances. Behind her sharp observations and carefully chosen words lies a history of grief, complicated relationships and deeply held secrets.
As her correspondence reveals different sides of her personality, Sybil must confront the past while discovering new possibilities for connection.
Warm, witty and profoundly human, The Correspondent is a celebration of storytelling, resilience and the importance of being understood.