Our Favourites
Stuck for ideas on what to try next? Keep checking out this page as we’ll keep it regularly updated with information on what our favourite titles are at the moment. All reviews are written by our booksellers – we hope you agree with our picks!
Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian SelznickReviewed by Liz
A simply stunning book for older children and teenagers. Beautifully illustrated in the style of a silent movie with black and white stills of Paris this book will take you on an adventure like none you have ever seen before.
Is This Supposed to Be Funny? by Hugleik DagssonReviewed by Chris
Completely irreverent and sometimes in very poor taste, this book of stick figure cartoons will shock those of a sensitive disposition. However most people will be hard pushed not to laugh out loud at at least on of these drawings.
Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary Edition Reviewed by Liz
Who can forget the immortal line "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"? If you grew up humming "She's like the Wind" or spend hours dreaming that Patrick Swayze would come and take you dancing then invest in this brand new special edition of a truly classic film. Remember "This is
The Shakespeare Secret by J L CarrellReviewed by Chris
So who exactly was Shakespeare? Poor actor from Stratford, nobleman from London, Francis Bacon, Elizabeth I or a combination of the greatest minds of the time? In this edge of the seat thriller a young American scholar turned director finds her debut run at the Globe theatre interrupted when it
The Devil Wears Prada Reviewed by Lou Lou
Superb adaptation of the great book by Lauren Weisberger. For anyone who thinks their boss is evil, then you have seen nothing until you have worked for Miranda "Bring me that piece of paper I had in my hand yesterday morning" Preistly. This film is a warm and witty view
Trick to Life by The HoosiersReviewed by Paul
Fun, fresh and silly The Hoosiers bring a unique playful sound to charts. These songs will worm their way into your brain until you can't take it any more. The CD also features the totally bonkers, over-the-top videos for their singles. "I'm so tired of bring worried about Ray"
The Departed Reviewed by Lawrence
A truly brilliant film which totally deserved its many Oscar nominations last year. Stellar performances from Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg in this tense thriller. Gangster and all round nasty piece of work, Frank Costello, recruits a young man to act as source in the Boston
Stardust Reviewed by Megan
If you loved The Princess Bride then this is the perfect film for you! A rip roaring fantasy adventure with humour, magic and romance not to mention a cracking theme tune sung by the legends that are Take That. This film is just perfect with great performances from all of
Ex Libris by Anne FadimanReviewed by Tamsin
A real gift to any self prefessed bibliophile, a collection of essays about the joy of books, words and all things literary. Written in such an easy style, it dips into the joyful obsesssiveness experienced by by all those who never pass a bookshop without succumbing to a browse.
The Gooey Chewy Rumble Plop Book by Steve AltonReviewed by Rosemary
A brilliant and disgusting guide to the digestive system complete with horribly realistic rubber tongue on the front cover. Illustrated by Nick Sharratt in his classic colourful style this book will delight those who love to know the gory bits!
The Illusionist Reviewed by Richard
This seems to be one of those films that came out in the shadow of other bigger budget films and was overshadowed by them. Featuring Edward Norton as an illusionist in Victiorian Austria, who falls in love with a girl above his station. This film is the story of how
Trinny and Susannah - The Body Shape Bible by Susannah Constantine and Trinny WoodallReviewed by Mike
Love them or loathe them Trinny and Susannah have revolutionised the way in which women see their clothes and we all now know the importance of a good bra! In their latest offering they help you discover the type of body you have and how you can dress for it.
To celebrate the first ever Bournemouth Air Festival taking place from Thursday 28th August until Sunday 31st August
We are planning a series of events
for budding aviators of all ages!
Full details will appear on our Events listings page
so chocks away!
and keep your eyes peeled for bandits!
It's Bournemouth Book Festival of the Air
