In the Woods

A young girl is found murdered near an archaeological site and Detective Rob Ryan Detective Cassie Maddox investigate. This case poses additional difficulties for Ryan as memories of events that occurred in the nearby woods when he was a child haunt him. As the investigation continues memories of the past gradually resurface.

In the Woods by Tana French is psychological study of manipulation leading people to believe and act in ways they may not have in ordinary circumstances. The reader becomes involved with the revelations of why characters act the way that they do and how their actions affect the lives of others, sometimes with disastrous results.

 This title was the Dervla McTiernan Book club that isn't a book club book selection for September 2025.

Dear Fatty

Dawn French has written a memoir in the form of letters to people who have been important in her life including her father, who committed suicide when she was 19; her husband and Fatty (Jennifer Saunders). Each letter recalls incidents in her life including living in a variety of RAF bases, teenage years, her first engagement, college and working in the entertainment industry, especially her friendship and partnership with Jennifer Saunders and her marriage to Lenny Henry. An interesting insight into the life of well loved actress.