Swing Time
Zadie Smith, Hamish Hamilton, £18.99 Smith is arguably one of Britain’s most talented young authors.
In her latest novel, the multiaward-winning writer follows two brown girls who dream of being dancers.
It’s a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in adulthood.
Swing Time is about camaraderie, music and stubborn roots.
OUR VERDICT 9/10