This short memoir about an American’s experiences living in Japan in the 1980s is a good read. The title refers…
I thought this would be an interesting read, but sadly the style was very dry. The author clearly knew his…
A fun, irreverent history book which attempts to define ‘celebrity’, with many examples of people from history – were they…
These true life stories of several women who worked as redcoats at Butlin’s holiday camps were a good read, even…
The ultimate ‘what-if’ question for Beatles fans – what if the band had not split up and they made one…
An unusual and entertaining memoir of an epidemiologist who worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I…
I bought this book from the British Library a couple of years ago and suddenly decided it was about time…
‘I Was David Bowie’s Landlady’ could be an alternative title for this book. It’s not just about that, but undeniably…
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…