Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder

An introduction to the worlds greatest philosophers (Review by Simon)
An introduction to the world's greatest within an engaging mysterious plot with twists and turns on nearly every page Read more

Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell

Orwell's classic still has the power to chill (Review by Colin)
24 years on Orwell's clasic still has the power to chill. Perhaps because we see how close to the mark he really was... Read more

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Stardust, a fairytale of love, quests and witches (Review by Heather)
Seen the film? The book is just as good and then some!! An epic fairytale of love, quests, witches and fallen stars... Read more

The Damned Utd by David Peace

The best novel about football (Review by Norman)
I have waited all my life for a decent novel about football and here it is!! David Peace goes to the dark heart of... Read more

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Fingersmith, a story about betrayal, greed and lust (Review by Kim)
Both clever and absorbing providing a dark plot with twists and and a cunning narrative. This intense and... Read more

Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage

Rough Ride (Review by Sharon)
Developing and nurturing a childhhod dream, Kimmage revals in the gritty reality of the world of cycling as portrayed Read more

The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad

Bookseller of Kabul (Review by Dawn)
This real life tale of modern Afghanistan is an eie opener, not least because you wonder at peoples courage and... Read more

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

Ragged Trousered Philanthropist (Review by Jill)
George Orwell called this "a wonderful book" and it is. ON the one hand it is a brilliantly funny story of a group of Read more

Magician: (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist

A modern classic (Review by Pete)
A modern fantasy classic by the master of the craft. This begins an epic series of novels which have dominated the... Read more

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha (Review by Jonathan)
As well as a fascinating insight into another culture, this novel tells a captivating story that is simple yet... Read more

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time (Review by Laura)
A monumental piece of fiction that famously tackles issues no other author has faced. Haddon Conquered the fiction... Read more

Wall and Piece by Banksy

Wall and Piece (Review by Jonathon)
A comprehensive monograph of a true individual's work. Comprising his best pieces , each page is splattered with his Read more

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (Review by Dawn)
As the title suggests, this one ends up being a bit self concious as the ramblings of a disturbed young man. At the... Read more

Hangover Square: A Story of Darkest Earl's Court by Patrick Hamilton

Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton (Review by Halen)
Essentially a twisted love story, Hangover Square is a true reflection of the dark side of London between the wars... Read more

Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

Picnic at Hanging Rock (Review by Colin)
The oppressive heat beating down on the picnic signifies the young girls; unbearable, social and sexual confinement... Read more

Small Island by Andrea Levy

Small Island (Review by Simon)
This is an unassuming but magnificent novel about England in a period of subtle yet profound change. One of the most... Read more

The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke

The Tin Roof Blowndown (Review by Norman)
Set during and after Hurricain katrina the latest Dave Robincheauex novel is another masterclass in crime writing... Read more

The Terror by Dan Simmons

The Terror (Review by Jason Walters)
Truly claustrophobic and unforgiving, this tale of survival and redemption in the most demanding environment on earth Read more