Miranda Rijks: 2 books

Cancer: it's terrifying, it hurts, and occasionally it's hilarious. For Gemma Reece, a sarcoma diagnosis brings her safe and organised life to a halt. Swept up in hospital visits and chemotherapy, and on a painful and emotional rollercoaster, she is also force to confront a tragedy in her past. But...

Julien Can, the son of a German Jewish emigré, was an enormously successful businessman who used his wealth to indulge his somewhat eclectic passions. He built his own cricket ground and put together what is still regarded as the finest private cricket team ever assembled (which he captained): it...