This month's choice is "The Rest of our Lives" by Benjamin Markovitz.

This is a critically acclaimed novel, shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. After dropping his youngest daughter at university, Tom, a disgruntled academic, continues driving west, abandoning his marriage and facing a midlife crisis, health issues, and career, while exploring themes of long-term partnership and memory.

Space is limited as the venue is at a member's home, so please ensure you have contacted Pam (above left) for details of time, place and space.