Auschwitz by Laurence Rees

The history of the Nazi 'Final Solution' must never be forgotten (Review by John S)
It's origins, causes and effects are far more complex than we realise. Rees steers the reader through this deeply... Read more

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: or the Murder at Road Hill House by Kate Summerscale

It really is like playing a game of cluedo! (Review by Jen)
This true story has all the hallmarks of a classic gripping murder mystery. A body, a detective, a country house and... Read more

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

Lehane's best (Review by Stu)
You may only know Dennis Lehane's writing from the film adaptations of Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone but his... Read more

No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

Heads or tails? (Review by Laura )
With language as sparse & lonely as the country about which it is written, McCarthy's lament on the death of America... Read more

The Very Hungry Caterpillar: (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) by Eric Carle

All-time favourite (Review by Sue A)
This is the book I remember most from my childhood - perhaps this was an early indicator of my love of food which was Read more

Perfect Hostage by Justin Wintle

Fantastic bio of Aung San Suu Kyi (Review by Jen)
Aung San Suu Kyi is an exceptionally inspiring woman. Placed under house arrest, democratically elected leader of her Read more

Bad Vibes: Britpop and My Part in Its Downfall by Luke Haines

Made me dig out The Auteurs albums.... (Review by Paul)
After losing the Mercury Prize by one vote to Suede, Luke Haines & his band, The Auteurs never amounted to more than... Read more

The Clash: Strummer, Jones, Simonon, Headon by The Clash

The story of punk's greatest band... in their own words (Review by Stu)
The Clash are one of the most iconic rock 'n' roll bands of all time and at last, this is the definitive story as... Read more

D. N. Angel: - v. 1 by Yukiru Sugisaki

Oi! Manga lovers! (Review by Shaun)
D.N. Angel is a fairly recent addition to the ranks of anime classics in Japan and there's a good reason why it's so... Read more

Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

The beginning of the Hannibal Lecter legend! (Review by Gareth)
From the prologue of the book, I was hooked! Having been a huge fan Hannibal Lecter from the films, the first words... Read more

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Teen romance with bite (Review by Charlie)
I so love this book (well the whole series really). I have read them over and over and will continue to do so. If you Read more

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

She's not 'Dog' but she always gets her man (Review by )
Not just this first book but the whole series! Stephanie Plum is hard up and cheeky enough to blackmail her cousin... Read more

Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear by Dan Gardner

What are YOU frightened of? (Review by John S.)
We live in an age of fear. We're bombarded with scare stories daily that tell us danger is everywhere. But should... Read more

Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution by Simon Schama

Brilliant Narrative history of the French Revolution (Review by Tony)
One of histories most dramatic events narrated with vivid characterisation and memorable detail, set in a stunning... Read more

Mr Toppit by Charles Elton

A modern classic (Review by Paul)
The death of the author of a little-known series of children's books begins a series of events that elevates them to... Read more

Wall and Piece by Banksy

Art for the everyman (Review by Stu)
I'm no art snob but most of it passes me by. Banksy's work however floats my boat. Graffiti is no longer just... Read more