Marius Brill Making Love: A Conspiracy Of The Heart Black Swan, £6.99, 1st, 0552771317

The only remaining copy of a book lies neglected in Shepherd's Bush library, all its fellows and its author destroyed. Then "Miss Lonely Heart" (Miranda) takes it out and finds herself in a Bond-style thriller. This is an extraordinary adventure largely narrated by the library book, which has fallen in love with Miranda. It all sounds pretty surreal, but believe me, it's utterly captivating; a real oddball of great orignality.

The Bookseller - 28th November 2003