Hi Girls I can't tell you how lucky I think you all are to have listened to these writers. From your list of favourites I love Anne Tyler, Anita Shreve, Zoe Hellier (perhaps I should stop and just say I love reading).Someone recently said to me that she didn't think people read anymore because of DVDs. I was speechless (not a common occurrence). I panic if I haven't the next 2 or 3 books lined up. Mags I agree with you about Vince Cable but his book is not my idea of holiday reading. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of AMcS's books. Paula love Anne Tyler books but don't know Carol Shields. I'll have to look out for her. Norfolkbroad I will have to organize a trip to Hay-onWye. I'm sure I would be a groupie too. So many books............. Ginnie