ON POLLY’S BOOKSHELF

● It was an immense pleasure to reread the Charmian Clift memoirs (Peel Me A Lotus and Mermaid Singing).

● I’m just reading Gratitude by Delphine de Vigan. It’s about old people and language, and it’s really good.

● I have never been big on thrillers, but I found Magpie Lane by Lucy Atkins so compelling.