Doctor Who - The Encyclopedia by Gary Russell
Reviewed by Graeme D
Doctor Who has well and truly returned to our screens, and is busy creating a whole new universe of adventure. Get the lowdown on everything from the 3 years of the new series with this awesome new book. Everything you need to know from all the episodes is presented

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Reviewed by Jen
Forget the lastest press cuttings, (although, really, that is a bit rockstar) these songs bare the soul of a poor wee thing. Not only that, they do so in a melodic, I-can-sing-along-too sort of way. There is a definite difference between the first and second album, although not one

Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Reviewed by Chris M
One of those books that 'one should read' in order to form an opinion on anything with an air of authority. It is good to quote Vonnegut in conversation. This book is mental. I'm still not really sure what it was all about, but that is exactly its' charm.

Let's Wrestle by David Shrigley
Reviewed by Rebecca
Eh? This man is maaaad. Although, at the same time a total genius. He may have some trouble sppellling occassionally, but who can't forgive a genius that makes you laugh, and alters your world view so easily and drastically. Pity those who have not been exposed to Shrigley's work.

Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Reviewed by Kate
One of the few books that is deservedly a world-wide bestseller. Chang's work is a completely absorbing and beautifully written historical novel. Spanning the lives of three generations of her family, from her grandmother to her own experiences, one can trace the change in Chinese society during a crucial

La Haine
Reviewed by Rebecca
This film is cool. So cool. Vincent Cassel has to be the coolest Frenchman ever. Plus, his co-star is Said Taghmaoui, who is also cool. In addition to this film exuding coolity, it is also breathtakingly directed and emotionally moving. In order to have an opinion on any film,

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold
Reviewed by Morag
For those of us expecting more of the same from the author of 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Lucky', with her third novel we were half right! The novel follows Helen Knightly, a middle-aged life drawing model, in the hours following her committing the murder of her elderly mother.

Green Mile
Reviewed by Neil C
It is an obvious thing to say, but I really enjoyed this film. It's not very often that I become totally absorbed in a story - especially when it's not an action film, but The Green Mile is certainly an exception. The story revolves around the emerging relationship between

Magician by Raymond E. Feist
Reviewed by Tommy
Fiest's concept was to bring together two fantasy worlds. Midkemia is a Tolkenian realm, a medieval western European series of kingdoms in which magic is prominent. Feist's genius was in inventing his other realm, the Empire of Tsuranuanni which is more closely based on eastern asian models. A magical

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Reviewed by Morag
Although they do say that you should never judge a book by its cover, this book was one that caught my eye from the very instant I popped it on the shelf. The Book Thief follows the life of 9 year old Liesel Meminger in war-torn WW2 era

Grass by Sheri S. Tepper
Reviewed by Neil C
A seminal work of feminist speculative literature - a piercing and unforgiving picture of the relationship between the sexes. This is an exciting and highly imaginitive work of SF in its own right; yet also a deeply human exploration of the religious and social implications of the power imbalances

A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin
Reviewed by Tommy
The first volume of Martin's glorious fantasy tells the tragic story of treachery, greed and war that threatens the unity of the 'Seven Kingdoms' south of the 'Wall'. Set in a fabulous world scarred by battle and catastrophe over 8000 years of recorded history, it tells of the deeds of

The Ghost's Child by Sonya Hartnett
Reviewed by Elaine
75 year old Matilda is visited by a teenage boy, whom she tells the story of her life with Feather, her first love. Matilda tells the boy how Feather eventually goes off an island where he can be still and content, where nothing can hurt him. But what Matilda realises

I Heart Huckabees
Reviewed by Kathryn
A comedy about existentialism - nuf said really. Although I should probably say a bit more... aside from having an all-star cast including Dustin Hoffman and Jude Law, this film is clever and heart-warming. The viewer is left with a residual 'er - what?' feeling, but that is part

Evil Weasel by Hannah Shaw
Reviewed by Sarah
Weasel is having a party! He sends out the invites, but nobody turns up... Could this be because Weasel is EVIL? What can Weasel do to make amends and win back his friends? Well, I'm not going to tell you, as that would ruin the ending - you'll just

Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones
Reviewed by Kathryn
Matilda, a teenage girl living on a Pacific Island in the middle of nowhere, is suddenly surrounded by extreme violence and the threat of such as her village is caught up in civil war. At this time, the only white man, an eccentric New Zealander, decides to start teaching the

The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by Elaine
Macy, struggling to cope with her father's death faces more heartache when her boyfriend goes away for the summer. She struggles to cope with her feelings, until she meets new friends and  realises she doesn't have to supress her fears and emotions. She discovers that life does go on when people leave. A lovely, emotional and heartwarming story from

The Declaration by Gemma Malley
Reviewed by Elaine
Anna is a surplus - a child who has no right to be alive or so 'The Declaration' says... Life at Grange Hall is about rules. These rules must be followed in order to accomplish 'pending' meaning pending employment so you can work for a 'legal'. Anna has become such

Creature of the Night by Kate Thompson
Reviewed by Elaine
Bobby, his mam and his little brother Dennis move from Dublin to the country to start a new life. Away from Bobby's joyriding and family debt, his ma thinks they have a chance. As they settle into their new cottage they are told stories of fairies and about a murdered

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by Elaine
Annabel is a girl who has everything! She is a model, has good close friends at school and her family are great. That is until everything starts falling apart... her sister starts to suffer from an eating disorder, her mother copes with things by keeping Annabel interested in modelling, even