WORTH READING

Mayflies by Andrew O’hagan begins with a group of friends at a concert. Years later, after a devastating diagnosis, one decides to take the ultimate control. Written with wit and compassion. KIRSTY RAMSAY

The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku is a story of surviving Auschwitz and has a message for future generations on how to have a happy life. LOUISE FEIN

One mother loses her son into care, while another opens her home to him. When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt is one for lovers of family drama. RAE COWIE