LM LIBRARY / WINTER READING LIST
A list of must-read recommendations from the LM team. Beginning with a japanese novel inspired by a convicted con woman and serial killer and ending with the story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart. Start now and be finished by the time the warm change of Spring hits.
TITLE
Butter
AUTHOR
Asako Yuzuki
ABOUT
Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, “The Konkatsu Killer”, Asako Yuzuki’s Butter is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.
WHERE TO READ
While travelling or walking around the city. Take a seat at a quiet cafe and people watch.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
Klara and The Sun
AUTHOR
Kazuo Ishiguro
ABOUT
A science fiction novel that explores the life of Klara, an Artificial Friend, who observes and learns about the complexities of human emotions and relationships while waiting to be chosen by a child to care for. The story delves into themes of loneliness, the nature of consciousness, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in a future society.
WHERE TO READ
From a cosy bed, with tea in hand.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
Green Dot
AUTHOR
Madeleine Grey
ABOUT
The story of Hera, a young woman entangled in an affair with a married man, set against the backdrop of her search for identity and purpose. The novel weaves together themes of love and self-discovery, capturing the nuanced choices that define a life.
WHERE TO READ
Read from a wine bar or restaurant you have always wanted to visit alone.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
The Work
AUTHOR
Bri Lee
ABOUT
Intricately weaving together the realms of art, ambition, and desire, The Work is set within the vibrant art worlds of New York and Sydney, and follows Lally, a determined gallery owner, and Pat, a rising antiques dealer, as they navigate the complex interplay of privilege, ambition, and the pursuit of their dreams.
WHERE TO READ
The perfect beach read. Find a quiet sunny spot and while away the time.
RATING
5/5
TITLE
Scaffolding
AUTHOR
Lauren Elkin
ABOUT
The story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart. Written in the key of Éric Rohmer, Scaffolding is about the bonds we create with people and the difficulty of ever fully severing them; about the ways that people we’ve known live on in us; and about the way that the homes we make hold communal memories of the people who’ve lived in them.
WHERE TO READ
Before you head to work, from your favourite coffee shop.
RATING
5/5
LM LIBRARY / WINTER READING LISt
A list of must-read recommendations from the LM team. Beginning with a japanese novel inspired by a convicted con woman and serial killer and ending with the story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart. Start now and be finished by the time the warm change of Spring hits.
TITLE
Butter
AUTHOR
Asako Yuzuki
ABOUT
Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, “The Konkatsu Killer”, Asako Yuzuki’s Butter is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.
WHERE TO READ
While travelling or walking around the city. Take a seat at a quiet cafe and people watch.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
Klara and The Sun
AUTHOR
Kazuo Ishiguro
ABOUT
A science fiction novel that explores the life of Klara, an Artificial Friend, who observes and learns about the complexities of human emotions and relationships while waiting to be chosen by a child to care for. The story delves into themes of loneliness, the nature of consciousness, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in a future society.
WHERE TO READ
From a cosy bed, with tea in hand.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
Green Dot
AUTHOR
Madeleine Grey
ABOUT
The story of Hera, a young woman entangled in an affair with a married man, set against the backdrop of her search for identity and purpose. The novel weaves together themes of love and self-discovery, capturing the nuanced choices that define a life.
WHERE TO READ
Read from a wine bar or restaurant you have always wanted to visit alone.
RATING
4/5
TITLE
The Work
AUTHOR
Bri Lee
ABOUT
Intricately weaving together the realms of art, ambition, and desire, The Work is set within the vibrant art worlds of New York and Sydney, and follows Lally, a determined gallery owner, and Pat, a rising antiques dealer, as they navigate the complex interplay of privilege, ambition, and the pursuit of their dreams.
WHERE TO READ
The perfect beach read. Find a quiet sunny spot and while away the time.
RATING
5/5
TITLE
Scaffolding
AUTHOR
Lauren Elkin
ABOUT
The story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart. Written in the key of Éric Rohmer, Scaffolding is about the bonds we create with people and the difficulty of ever fully severing them; about the ways that people we’ve known live on in us; and about the way that the homes we make hold communal memories of the people who’ve lived in them.
WHERE TO READ
Before you head to work, from your favourite coffee shop.
RATING
5/5