Karen Carpenter (1950 – 83) was one of the most brilliant singers. Before the singing, she was a skilful and…
I enjoyed reading this memoir of a young socialist in 70s and 80s Britain. It will not be everyone’s cup…
An excellent collection of short stories about freedom from twelve authors. I was very impressed by how differently each author…
Do NOT read this book at bedtime. It’s truly terrifying. I enjoyed it but I was genuinely scared, because these…
I say, old sport. What a ripping story! Three cheers for Angela Brazil and her jolly schoolgirl tales! I have…
A brilliant, very moving memoir from journalist, novelist, producer and activist Paul Burston. He is the founder of the LGTBQ+…
What’s 70% police procedural, 20% Arthurian fantasy and 10% supernatural horror? The answer is Kingsrise, an unusual and sophisticated novel…
An autobiographical coming-of-age story set in 1940s colonial India. It had a dreamy, unsettling feel. Generally I liked it but…
I love music, especially electronic music, and I’m interested in science, so this book seemed like an ideal read. I…
Based on S J Watson’s very popular thriller, this film has the same concept but many changes were made. Sadly…