The Blue Coat Book Group have been busy reading a number of novels over the last few months. Following lengthy discussions, I am pleased to announce the shortlist for this year: 'The Boy at the Top of the Mountain' by John Boyne, 'Blame' by Simon Mayo, 'Booked' by Kwame Alexander, 'Hoot' by Carl Hiaasen, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle and 'Strike Lightning' by Steve Cole.