The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji

The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution with only the Islamic law-breaking Niaz for company. Meanwhile, in America, Shirin, Seema and Bita are wondering if their gleaming lives in ‘the land of plenty’ are all they had hoped for.

When an annual vacation goes wildly awry and Shirin is arrested, long-held Valiat family secrets begin to surface. As their lives are turned upside down, could revealing the truth save their family or might it break them apart, once and for all?

Christine P
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2026-03-11

This is how it ends

Bruno, an American, has come to Ireland to search for his roots. Addie, an out-of-work architect, is recovering from heartbreak while taking care of her infirm father. When their worlds collide, they experience a connection unlike any they’ve previously felt, but soon their newfound love will be tested in ways they never imagined possible.

Janet 5, R 5, June 7, Sally 7, P6, Christine 8, E5, K5

Sally M
Score: 5.4

2026-02-11

Christmas 2025

A little poem from June

‘Read and White’  joins new  ‘Well Red’
 As it’s Christmas time
 I’ve been asked to mark this night
 With a little rhyme
 Every month we read a book
 (Well, most of us do)
 Then we get together
 To give it a review.

 Christmas time is different
 We have a slap-up meal
 Lucky dip and crackers
 To give a festive feel
 This year will be double-fun
 ‘The Literati Night’
  Let’s toast our Book Clubs – ‘Cheers’ we say
  Enjoy each sip and bite!

Pauline C
Score: 100

2025-12-10