With two pages per book dealt in detail and over 200 books listed this is an excellent resource. It takes a book, tells you the date published and length, gives a brief synopsis (non-spoilered and everything!); a critics and/or readers short view; discussion points; background information and suggested companion reads. It couldn't be easier and more helpful if it tried and all in a short space.

However the intro by Lionel Shriver makes her sound like an intellectual snob.

Overall a book for people in book clubs, particularly organisers early in the process or when things are floundering. ( )