Hi billie,

I hope having three books on the go works for you. The combination you suggest works for me: C S Lewis's Narnia Chronicles provide light reading, Ruth Rendell's Portobello is a thriller (a page turner too) while Mary Beard's Pompeii, a history book, needs all my concentration!

I am pleased to hear that your friend (and her family!) are enjoying Mary Ann Shaffer's book about Guernsey - the power of the novel!