This classic novel is a masterpiece. I first read it a few years ago and on re-reading recently I appreciated…
Freddie Mercury. Legend, icon, genius. This excellent biography is by a music journalist who was privileged to have met him…
Vintage ‘found’ photos of weird children were the inspiration for this book. It’s unusual for a novel to include photographs.…
Poor tragic sensitive Werther. He’s always at emotional extremes. When he’s happy, heavenly raptures fill his heart with delight and…
Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) has a long and fascinating history. This book covers the relationship between humanity and opiates, from…
A frighteningly plausible dystopia, The Wall is set in the near future after an event called the Change. As a…
Robots. What are they? Do we need them? How do they differ from humans? Will they take over the world?…
If you’re a fan of Lesley Kara’s debut novel The Rumour, then I think you’ll enjoy Who Did You Tell?…
I have a confession to make. I’m not a ‘dog person’ at all. So why did I read a book…
A twisting, tense thriller, this is a great read with a nod to Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. I hadn’t…