Category Archives: Accessories
Homeland Elegies: A Barack Obama Favourite Book
A NEW YORK TIMES AND WASHINGTON POST BOOK OF THE YEAR`Outstanding… it is hard to convey the breadth and brilliance of this work` Observer`A beautiful novel about an American son and his immigrant father that has echoes of THE GREAT GATSBY` New York TimesA deeply personal novel of identity and belonging in a nation coming
One August Night: Sequel to much-loved classic, The Island
`A return to Hislop`s thyme-scented, Aegean-lapped fictional Greece` The Sunday TimesBeloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy Number One bestseller, The Island.25th August 1957. The island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony. And a moment of violence has devastating consequences.When time stops dead for Maria Petrakis and her
101 Craft and World Whiskies to Try Before You Die (2nd edition of 101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die)
`An enjoyable romp through the craft whisky industry. Prepare to have your eyes opened and taste buds transported along the ever expanding whisky route.` Will Lyons`Buxton has done it again: a cracking read. A novel and invaluable addition to any whisky library.` Charles MacLean`Ian Buxton is the perfect guide to the rapidly changing world of
Secret Britain: A journey through WWII`s hidden bases and battlegrounds
Discover the stories of the brave men and women who worked, trained and fought across the UK, from Bletchley Park in southern England all the way to Arisaig in northern Scotland, in an unbelievable effort to defeat the Nazis and win the Second World War .From the outset of the war, most of Britain felt
The Late Train to Gipsy Hill
Gary Nelson has a routine for the commute to his rather dull job in the city. Each day, he watches as a woman on the train applies her make up in a ritual he now knows by heart. He`s never dared to strike up a conversation . . . but maybe one day. Then one
Words of War: The story of the Second World War revealed in eye-witness letters, speeches and diaries
During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences – whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving speeches. Much as Letters of Note celebrated the great letters written through history, so Words of War allows
Kindred: The ground-breaking masterpiece
Octavia E. Butler`s ground-breaking masterpiece, with an original foreword by Ayobami Adebayo.`The marker you should judge all other time-travelling narratives by` GUARDIAN`[Her] evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human` NEW YORK TIMES`No novel I`ve read this year has felt as relevant, as gut-wrenching
The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Search, Discovery and Clearance of the Antechamber: Volume 1
The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian King Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and
Friendly Fire
Insightful and full of understanding and warmth, Patrick Gale`s FRIENDLY FIRE is a richly compelling story of adolescence, sexuality and the lessons we carry forever. `An intense tale of love, life, intellectualism and passion. Inspirational` Daily Express`Utterly compelling from first to last` Stephen FrySophie, an orphan in love with learning, is sure she will thrive
Art Matters
A creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman, combining his extraordinary words with deft and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. Art Matters will inspire its readers to seize the day in the name of art. Be bold. Be rebellious. Choose art. It matters.Neil Gaiman once said that `the world always seems brighter
Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World
Seize the day in the name of art. This creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman combines his extraordinary words with deft and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. `Like a bedtime story for the rest of your life, this is a book to live by. At its core, it`s about freeing ideas,
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: Illustrated Edition
A special illustrated edition of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, the bestselling magical novel from master storyteller Neil Gaiman. Breathtaking black-and-white illustrations throughout by fine artist and illustrator, Elise Hurst. `Both a pitch-perfect fantasy and a moving examination of childhood memories and their effects on our adult selves … superb` The Times`Some
Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children
***LONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 JHALAK PRIZE***A leading new exploration of the Windrush generation featuring David Lammy, Lenny Henry, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sharmaine Lovegrove, Hannah Lowe, Jamz Supernova, Natasha Gordon and Rikki Beadle-Blair.For the pioneers of the Windrush generation, Britain was `the Mother Country`. They made the long journey across the sea, expecting to find a
A Tomb With a View – The Stories & Glories of Graveyards: A Financial Times Book of the Year
A FINANCIAL TIMES, I PAPER AND STYLIST BOOK OF THE YEAR`In his absorbing book about the lost and the gone, Peter Ross takes us from Flanders Fields to Milltown to Kensal Green, to melancholy islands and surprisingly lively ossuaries . . . a considered and moving book on the timely subject of how the dead
The Power of Chowa: Finding Your Balance Using the Japanese Wisdom of Chowa
The Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that modern life pulls us in.Chowa is a Japanese concept that is often translated as `harmony`, but more accurately means `the search for balance`. Chowa is both a philosophy and a
PIG: Tales from an Organic Farm
`Anyone who has any interest in what we eat, how we produce it or how we should manage the landscape for our children should read this book` Monty DonWhat is it about the humble pig that holds such a special place in our hearts?In a frosty field on the longest night of the year, eight
Trust
The stunning new novel from the No.1 international bestselling author of Scrublands and `master of Australian noir` Chris Hammer.On a bright sunny day in Port Silver, ex-journalist Martin Scarsden misses a call from his girlfriend Mandy. Checking his voicemail later, all he hears is her terrified scream before the phone cuts off. Back at the
Secret: The #1 Bestselling Author of the Letter
`Gripping` Good Housekeeping on The Secret. From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter comes The Secret – a heartbreaking novel of tragedy, hope and second chances. Fans of Jojo Moyes and Amanda Prowse will love the moving human drama of Kathryn Hughes. `Wonderful` Lesley Pearse on The Letter Mary has been nursing a secret.
