At last, I've picked five books as the August book options. I've tried to pick a few non-fiction and a lighter summer option. Please vote on the poll - one option only.
Here they are:
Bill Bryson's 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' - a non-scientist's guide to the history of science, what we know about life, the universe and our planet. Click through to Amazon for more information
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Louis de Bernieres 'Birds without Wings'. I don't know what the reviews have been like, but I'm a big fan of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, so thought this would be worth a read. More information
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Primo Levi's 'The Drowned and the Saved'. About Levi's experiences during the Holocaust. Not the cheeriest of subject matters, but one of my favourite writers. More information
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Alexaner McCall Smith 'The Full Cupboard of Life'. This is the latest of the 'No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency' books. More information
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Lance Armstrong's 'Every Second Counts'. Another non-fiction. I thought this would be a good read as it covers Armstrong's cycling career, his battle with cancer and his attitude to competing. More information
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I've given the poll a 'none of the above' option in case you think these suggestions are all pants!