info497179Sep 26, 20211 minYear of Wonder by Clemency Burton-HillYEAR OF WONDER Ever wanted to know more about classical music, but were afraid to ask? Well be anxious no more. This book is a fantastic...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minHold Your Fire by Chloe WilsonShort story collections are perfect for those times when you need something you can pick up and put down. This set of stories will suit...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minThe Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Adam RexFrom the author of the beloved Crayons series comes one of the funniest picture books I have ever read. I dare you not to laugh as Drew...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minSeven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo RovelliAre you curious about the universe, but like me found A Brief History of Time too difficult? This is the book for you. As elegant, simple...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minBlack Britain: Writing Back series, curated by Bernadine EvaristoThis series is curated by Bernadine Evaristo, whose novel Girl, Woman, Other won the Booker Prize in 2019. The aim is to introduce...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minEucalyptus by Murray BailOne of my favourites. It's an original Australian fairy tale complete with a beautiful maiden trapped in a forest and suitors set a quest...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minKim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo and translated by Jamie ChangIn plain and simple language, Cho Nam-Joo's Korean everywoman, Kim Jiyoung, gives a clear voice to the frustrations of women around the...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minCalling Major Tom by David M. BarnettAre you in the mood for a light and charming beach read? This is one of my favourite feel-good books. If you liked the Full Monty or...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minPoems to Save the World With chosen and illustrated by Chris RiddellChris Riddell is a master when it comes to curating poetry. His most recent anthology, Poems to Save the World With, is a response to the...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minOryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodOryx and Crake is to environmentalism what the Handmaid's Tale is to feminism. Atwood casts an acerbic eye over the state of the planet...
info497179Sep 26, 20211 minMeg and Mog by Helen Nicoll, Jan PienkowskiI absolutely adore this series for pre-schoolers. My children learnt to read thanks to the the excellent simple sentence structure, us of...
info497179Sep 25, 20211 minA Net for Small Fishes by Lucy JagoI would put this debut on par with Burial Rites. It really is that good. Based on a true event during the reign of James I, the novel...
info497179Sep 25, 20211 minFrankissstein by Jeanette WintersonThis is one wild ride of a book. I felt like I was being pelted with ideas, history, future and jokes. It’s a reworking of Frankenstein;...
info497179Sep 18, 20211 minStill Life by Sarah WinmanSimply glorious and the perfect book for these travel-less times. Let Sarah Winman take you to Florence where the air is sweet, pianos...
info497179Sep 18, 20211 minRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchImagine if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Metropolitan Police … Rivers of London is a hugely entertaining series that mixes magic,...