26 May
Ben Schott born London 1974. The son of a neurologist and a nurse achieved a double First from Cambridge. Schott's Almanac was first published in 2005 and is now a bestselling reference book published annually. Discover Schott's Almanac
Body Surfing Anita Shreve
Another beautifully written book from this author, set against a New Hampshire seaside backdrop which she seems to love and indeed you want to be curled up on a veranda looking out to sea when reading this tale of a...
A Wedding in December Anita Shreve
Not quite as in depth as some of her other novels, probably just because there are a lot of characters to deal with. Seven old college friend reunite for a wedding and old wounds, secrets and unresolved tensions come to...
With the advent of MP3 players (ipods and the like) and Broadband internet access downloadable Digital Audiobooks have now come of age.
Being a progressive forward thinking book store we wanted to make sure our readers didn't miss out on this book revolution. However, we also wanted to make sure we continued to give the best guidance possible.
So, we have teamed up with the Audible to give you access to a huge range of titles and with each one you can 'listen' to an extract to help you decide.
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The Innocent Harlan Coben
Coben’s literally unput-downable thrillers really must be tried. He writes these dark, emotional tales alongside a crime series featuring a security agent, Myron Bolitar. They are good but these stand-alone,...
The Secret River Kate Grenville
One of Anne Berry's favourite books.
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2006.
An epic novel of the early settlers in Australia, of the plight of the Aborigines and...
Promise Me Harlan Coben
Coben writes stunning, stand-alone, psychological thrillers and a series of novels featuring Myron Bolitar and his violent friend Win. Until now I have found the Bolitar novels inferior to his...
The Month Before's Featured Books
Saturday Ian McEwan
One of Alastair Campbell's favourite books.
Selected for the Man Booker Prize 2005 Longlist. The novel is set within a single day in Feb 2003 as war in Iraq...
The Island Victoria Hislop
Winner of Newcomer of the Year at the Galaxy British Book Awards 2007.Something a bit different, a bit special. A well-researched family history which takes the present day characters...
Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen
Even if you have seen the numerous films and TV adaptations there is nothing quite as good as reading the original book about the Dashwood sisters and the complications and...
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