The Address Book is truly fascinating and wide-ranging. Not only did I learn a huge amount, but it made me think a lot more about where addresses come from, how they're used, and how they can generate conflict and controversy.
The Good, the Bad, and the Little Bit Stupid isn't my favourite Marina Lewycka book, but it contains the elements of her writing that I love, and if you're looking for a quick, light-hearted read, you can't really go wrong by giving it a go.
In House of Trelawney, Hannah Rothschild combines hilarity with tenderness, putting sympathetic characters in situations that reflect and parody the ridiculousness of modern life.
The Pulse Glass is hard to rate because it contained some really interesting stories and details, but I vehemently disagreed with the author in places.