There are so many characters in J K Rowling’s Harry Potter universe. All have their legions of fans. Hermione Granger,…
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This is a remarkable black and white film, based on Alan Sillitoe’s short story which was part of a collection…
This 1932 novel often appears on ‘funniest book’ lists. When I read it back in 2010, I didn’t find it…
I was completely absorbed in this beautifully written story about family and identity. I can’t believe it’s the author’s debut…
Jenny Eclair is a talented novelist. I’ve read two of her previous books – Moving and Life, Death and Vanilla…
After reading a wonderfully critical review on Lucinda’s blog, I decided I would never read this book. Even though there’s…
This book has suggestions of Jane Eyre, Rebecca and The Secret Garden. I liked it at first because the story…
If you’re in the mood for an epic science fiction novel with an evolutionary theme, look no further than Children…
‘The most addictive thriller you’ll read this year’, the cover promises. I can’t vouch for that, as I will doubtless…