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BOOK OF THE WEEK with Linda Jennings. Foolproof Cooking, Mary Berry, ISBN 9781785940514 (BBC Books) BD14 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members

In this brand-new, official tie-in to Mary’s much-anticipated TV series, the UK’s best-loved home cook will teach you to cook with confidence, with more than 120 delicious recipes.

This book features all the recipes from the show, including delicious weeknight dinners, irresistible dinner party suggestions and, of course, plenty of tempting tray bakes and biscuits for those with a sweet tooth.

Featuring her no-nonsense tips and techniques, each chapter ensures perfect results every time, whatever you’re cooking. In addition, Mary’s no-fuss advice will help you foolproof your kitchen – whether that’s preparing ahead to entertain a crowd, planning weekly family meals, or ensuring your store cupboard is well stocked.

With Mary’s no-fuss guidance, discover how every delicious dish can be made completely foolproof.

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The Stranger, Harlan Coben, ISBN 978-1409103981 (Orion) BD4.500 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members)

The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable. Then he whispers a few words in your ear and disappears, leaving you picking up the pieces of your shattered world.

Adam Price has a lot to lose: a comfortable marriage to a beautiful woman, two wonderful sons and all the trappings of the American Dream: a big house, a good job, a seemingly perfect life.

Then he runs into the Stranger. When he learns a devastating secret about his wife, Corrine, he confronts her, and the mirage of perfection disappears as if it never existed at all.

Soon Adam finds himself tangled in something far darker than even Corrine’s deception, and realises that if he doesn’t make exactly the right moves, the conspiracy he’s stumbled into will not only ruin lives – it will end them.

My favourite read of the week
Disclaimer, Renee Knight, ISBN 978-1784160227 (Black Swan)
BD4.500 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members

When an intriguing novel appears on Catherine’s bedside table, she curls up and begins to read. But as she turns the pages she is horrified to realise she is a key character, the main player.

This story will reveal her darkest secret. A secret she thought no one else knew.