IT’S World Book Day, when we celebrate the joy of reading – so here’s a stack of some of my favourite books. They’re not necessarily my Top 10 all-time reads – I’ll get round to that one day – but each has been richly rewarding.

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Whatever you’re reading today, whether it be in print or on a device, take time to enjoy it. If you’re not reading, then you’ve missed this post anyway, but perhaps one of my readers will give you a nudge and suggest a good book.

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