Longing for an island escape? Be careful what you wish for.
There are limits. Bordered by water in every direction, islands are places of escape from the ‘real world’. They can be places of hammocks, umbrella drinks and unbridled reading and relaxation. But islands can also be places of isolation, vulnerability. And when claustrophobia seeps in, the incessant licking of tides and changeable weather can feel oppressive, sinister. Here are some books with unforgettable island settings.
M.L. Stedman’s breathtaking debut novel is an inspired book club selection.
When I close my eyes we’re all still alive and it becomes obvious then what the gods want from us.
Discover the strength of the human spirit with your book club in Judy Nunn’s Sanctuary.
In Judy Nunn’s latest compelling novel, compassion meets bigotry, hatred meets love, and ultimately despair meets hope on the windswept shores of Australia.
We sat down with Judy Nunn to discuss SANCTUARY, a stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia.
