Books
The Subject Of Universal Conversation
September 19th, 2008Abigail Tear
What with the endless hype concerning the links between Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, and a certain direct descendant, accompanied by Keira Knightley’s rather pained face gazing at us from a million film posters, it’s possible that Amanda Foreman’s original has been left somewhat in the shade. [Full Article]
“READ THIS, IT CHANGED MY LIFE…”
September 19th, 2008Abigail Tear
House of Leaves, Mark Z Danielewski - Doubleday - RRP £20.00 It’s almost one thousand pages long. You have to turn the book upside down, sideways, back to front in order to read it. So why the hell would anyone bother? In my opinion House of Leaves is genuinely frightening, [Full Article]
A new literary God?
September 19th, 2008Stacey Milnes
God’s Own Country Author: Ross Raisin - Hardback Viking - RRP £16.99 When asked what inspired his debut novel, “God’s Own Country”, Ross Raisin replied, “the desire to write an interesting and true novel about the countryside.” Humble beginnings then, for a fascinating debut that comments on social concerns about [Full Article]
The Woman In The Fifth
November 16th, 2008Alexandra MacDonald
Harry Ricks is a man whose life has not panned out the way he dreamed. [Full Article]
The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing & Chasing Harry Winston
November 16th, 2008James Stevens
Like many newly converted Weisberger fans, I picked up these novels after seeing the surprisingly good and unquestionably funny 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. [Full Article]
Read This! - Notes From A Small Island
November 16th, 2008Emma Giggs
Bill Bryson moved to Britain from the US in 1973, but decided it was about time to move back in 1996. Before he returned to his native land, he embarked on a whistle-stop tour of old Blighty. [Full Article]
Bemused By The Global Financial Crisis? Fear Not, Shiller Is Here To Help…
December 8th, 2008Peter Tarlan
If there's one thing Robert Shiller is good at, it is turning received wisdom on its head. [Full Article]
The University Of Manchester Turns Out Authors Like Clockwork
December 8th, 2008Stacey Milnes
The list of the University’s famous alumni is endless, many of who went on to become famous authors. But how much do we actually know about them? [Full Article]
Read This! It Changed My Life: Dracula
December 8th, 2008Ekaterina Moiseeva
Want to step into the world of gothic decadence and macabre romance? Then Bram Stoker should top your reading list as fast as possible. [Full Article]
The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy
September 15th, 2008Jasmine Cross
Not so yummy mummy... [Full Article]
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