A very surprising and impressive book all about the English county of Devon. This was my second random pick from…
The title should have been The Great Railway Bore. But I’m getting ahead of myself here. In fairness, this book…
An atmospheric and fascinating book about the history of rock lighthouses (i.e. those built on rocks in the sea, rather…
“These have been the greatest journeys of my life,” Simon exclaims at the end of the second series. That is…
A bold, honest memoir from a woman who is clearly a formidable organiser and passionate about charitable work. The title…
Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Lichtenstein, Zürich and Milan. A slightly madcap, beer and coffee-fuelled adventure to nine European…
Described as ‘a comedy travel adventure memoir’, this book is a fun, honest, fast-paced diary from 1995-6. The author tells…
A brilliant follow-up to Step by Step, this book can also be read as a standalone. The concept of ‘impossible…
This is a stunning, haunting memoir blended with nature writing and literary criticism. One of the best elements is the…
The third travel series from Michael Palin was the most epic yet. The concept was travelling the Pacific Rim, in…