Choose January’s Reading group book: Kazuo Ishiguro

As we wait for his first novel since 2005 – due in March – we’ll be discussing one of his backlist titles. He’ll be chipping in, but it’s up to you to decide on which book to read

The bad news is that Kazuo Ishiguro hasn’t published a new novel in 10 years. The good news is that the wait is almost over. In March, The Buried Giant will be released by Faber. I can’t tell you much more than that because I haven’t read it. But if past form is anything to go by, I’d say it’s about time to start getting excited.

On the subject of past form, meanwhile, one of the best ways to get ready for this next book is to enjoy an older one - hence Ishiguro as the first subject for the Reading group in 2015. The book we is read up to you. There are seven to choose from – and a treasury of riches they are:

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