This is quite an academic, yet accessible, book about one of the most influential bands, Kraftwerk. It examines their work,…
An intriguing, atmospheric mystery novel from the author of The Temple House Vanishing. Set in Galway and Dublin, the novel…
Being an air hostess in the 70s was glamorous, right? Wrong! The author worked for a no-frills company on short-haul…
An award-winning, beautifully-animated film from Studio Ghibli, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Howl’s Moving Castle is based on Diana…
In 1973, while studying at Beijing University during the Cultural Revolution – a rare ‘foreigner’ from Canada – the author…
This is a memoir of policing in the London East End, 1960s. The good old days, sort of. The author…
This Egyptology-themed historical novel was intriguing and educational. Set towards the end of the 19th century, the story follows Clemmie,…
Another great reading year! Here were my favourite reads – I have chosen 10 that were new to me: From…
How can you not love the Moomins?! This super-fun original comic strip was first published in the Evening News in…
Are you swayed by Suede? Do you think Elastica are fantastica? Have you got a passion for Pulp? Then “roll…