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I have started The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene. This book covers a topic that I find very interesting and it was recommended to me as an accessible guide for the non-specialist. We shall see! Here’s the blurb:

The iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.

With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivalled account of the modern search for the deepest laws of nature. In this new 25th anniversary edition, renowned physicist Brian Greene updates his classic work with a new preface and epilogue summarising the significant theoretical and experimental developments over the past quarter-century. From established science, including relativity and quantum mechanics, to the cutting edge of thinking on black holes, string theory, and quantum gravity, The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated thoroughly accessible and entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to comprehending how the universe works.

The Campus Trilogy - by David Lodge

When I set out to read this trilogy, I knew that I had read the first book many years ago, but was unsure about the others. However, although I could not recall any details of the books, there was a familiar air to all of them.

It occurred to me that this was historical fiction - but recent history in a time that I lived through. I enjoyed being reminded of a world which is now long past. The author’s notes were also very interesting to put the books in context.

Overall, the trilogy was a very enjoyable read, with just the right balance of humour and social comment.