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April 1, 2026
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in March
John Lanchester, Patmeena Sabit and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments
TL;DR
- John Lanchester enjoyed British novels 'Drayton and Mackenzie' and 'The New Life', and European fiction including 'Eurotrash', 'Perfection', and 'Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead'.
- Guardian reader James praised 'Tom’s Crossing' by Mark Danielewski for its depth of characterization and attention to detail.
- Patmeena Sabit recommends short stories and poetry, specifically 'Hue and Cry' by James Alan McPherson, 'Fifty-Two Stories' by Anton Chekhov, and 'Bright Dead Things' by Ada Limón.
- David, a reader, found 'Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski' by Edward Luce to be a dense yet fascinating account of geopolitical issues.
- Arash, another reader, described Arundhati Roy's 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' as a powerful and joyous memoir celebrating love and strength.
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