Books to Read

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 12, 29 September 1933, Page 4

Books to Read

Literature in Demand at ° the Moment Tus list, supplied each week by _the Wellington Public Library, indicates books that are in general demand ut the moment, and may serve as a guide to those readers who are looking for pew and interesting -literature, FICTION. Glastonbury Romance, by J, ©. Powys. It seems that one member at least of the famous Powys family of Stylists is to become a_ best-seller. In "Glastonbury Romance," John ' Cowper Powys has created a remarkable, if uneven book, and one which is already in great demand. The story runs to over eleven hundred pages, but in spite of its length and frequent metaphysical and mystical digressions, which to some might appear tedious. it remains a valuable and interesting contribution to modern fiction, Human Being, by Christopher Morley. A many-mooded story, amusing and strong with iruth of how the liographer explored the life and times of Richard Roe, the unknown citizen. The Street of the Sandaknakers, by Nils Potersen. An historical novel picturing the dailv fe of the noorer folk of Rome at the time of Marcus Aurelius. It is vivid and picturesque. GENERAL. The Heypt’s Gold, by Devis Scott. The amazing story of the salvage of a million pounds in gold and silver, told by an eve-witness. It jg a fine book of adventure and a snlendid story of persistent heroism, So Far, So Good, by Elsie Janis, A sparkling and witty autobiography of the famous actress. Told in an original ond scintillating style, her book is full of reminiscences of people famous both in America and England. It is a unique record of an extraordinary career and personality. , Ways of Escape, by Sir Philip Gibbs. The famous novelist and journalist in his latest book fearlessly and logically traces from their sources the development of our troubles since the war, and explains what he believes to be the remedy.