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…
If ever a book will make you crave lemons, it’s this one. I bought some and made lemon cake. This…
What an extraordinary book this is. I haven’t read anything like it before. I do have mixed feelings about the…