The Body in the Library

‘Graham’s writing is always thoughtful and witty, erudite and hugely entertaining. I so enjoyed this touching and insightful book.’ – David Nicholls; ‘I don’t have to urge you to read The Body in the Library. You’re already going to read it – why else would you be holding it in your hands? All I will say is that it is, in my for-what-it’s-worth opinion, a small (in fact not so small) masterpiece. A book that will take hold of your heart and never let go.’ – Jonathan Coe; ‘The Body in the Library is as compelling as it is unnerving. On the one hand confronting illness and mortality head-on, it is also the story of a generation who raised themselves on great music and great literature. It is the combination of these themes – how might the music and literature help when you are suddenly on the front-line of life or death – that makes this book important, and, if you can face it, necessary reading.’