If I called this novella a "silly little book" it would do it a disservice because you'd be unable to hear the fondness in my voice. "Charming little book" would do little to convey the intelligence with which Bennett uses the Queen's new love of reading to make some astute observations about literature and life. And "sweet little book" would just sound too coy when it also tackles other societal issues and drew more than a few chuckles from my lips.

In short, read this to be reminded why you read. And to laugh at the upper echelons of British society.