I can recommend The Book Thief on your behalf SJH
It is a little different, but I thought it was great
Excellent, thanks for that. Am finding it difficult to put down!

I can also recommend "People Of The Book" by Geraldine Brooks - its her new one - has a bit of everything, history, religion, etc - and very cleverly put together
Ooh I've heard of that one too. Sounds like our bookshelves might be related!