by Alan Bennett
First published 2007
When the Queen's corgis stray into a mobile library, she feels obliged to borrow a book. What starts as a dutiful errand sparks a passion for reading that turns the royal household on its head. Abetted by a young kitchen worker, the Queen discovers the joy of literature, questioning the prescribed order of the world and losing patience with the routines of her role. Her newfound obsession leads to surprising and hilarious consequences for the country at large.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, humor, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Great Britain, England
120 pages · Paperback · Picador