Knock-em-Stiff by Donald Ray Pollack
Reviewed by Nicky
A horrific menagerie of dead-beat rednecks squander their lives on drink, drugs, violence and sex in this distrubing collection of short stories.

Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton
Reviewed by James
A dark, sad, touching tale set in even darker times of encroaching war. George Harvey Bone is a time bomb ready to explode. Add to this his unrequited love for Netta, a complete bitch...a tragi-comic masterpiece.

Blindness by Jose Saramago
Reviewed by Roberto
A book where all characters and places have no name. An epidemic of a strange "white" blindness is spreading through the city. Everybody seems to be infected except a woman who becomes the eye-witness of horror, misery & hope. Saramago describes the metaphysical tragedy of seeing in a blind world.

Sniper One by Sgt Dan Mills
Reviewed by Jane
Brilliantly written account of a sniper platoon on tour in Iraq. It takes you from gun fights on foot patrols to sieges that seem to last forever. This all happened away from the eye of the media - it's fascinating, tense & eye-opening...loved it!

Nineten Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Reviewed by Shelly
Picoult's latest reads as a kind of homage to Lionel Shriver's We Need to Talk About Kevin/ A lighter read, Jodi explores the dynamics of a family in the aftermath of tragedy

Passage / Enclosure by Andy Goldsworthy
Reviewed by Adam R
The UK's most successful sculptor/land artist, Goldsworthy's work never disappoints. Beautiful photos of his work with nature.

Fup by Jim Dodge
Reviewed by Matt
The kind of book that restores your faith in writing. Funny, warm, charming and very satisfying. One of the best books I've ever read and a real treat!

The Ossians by Doug Johnstone
Reviewed by Kerem
A rock band on the verge of success tour the edges of Scotland in a funny, heartbreaking story. Drugs, sex and rock & roll, this novel looks set to become a cult classic of the future.

Puppet Master by Joanne Owen
Reviewed by Ozlen
Debut novel with a distinctive voice. Tantalisng plot with an unexpected ending. Thoroughly researched and beautifully portrayed, the historic city of Prague is brought to life almost as a character. A must read!

The London Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
Reviewed by Kasia
A fantastic action book for all those searching for adventure...

Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs Missing Treasure by Giles Andreae & Russell Ayto
Reviewed by Craig D
Captain Flinn returns and this time he has to battle Pirate Dinosaurs...fantastic angular art work with a very funny script make this a must for any pirates.

A Shakespeare Story - Macbeth by Andrew Matthews & Tony Ross
Reviewed by Craig D
A fantastic version for younger children...scratchy spooky illustrations make it even more scary...fab!

Kiss by Jacqueline Wilson
Reviewed by Ozlen
A very moving and compelling book which very delicately handles the treatment of sexuality. A great read for all teenagers.

Winnie the Witch 6-in-1 Collection by Valerie Thomas & Korky Paul
Reviewed by Layla
Valerie Thomas & Korky paul collect their fantastic stories of the clums witch and her scruffy cat. Beautifully detailed and just good fun!!

The Cave of the Yellow Dog
Reviewed by Paola
This is a beautiful story, the director depicts the spirituality among the nomadic people and also the significance of the Buddhist faith. A fantastic journey into another world, a revelation of the magic of a culture very different from our own.

Mon Oncle
Reviewed by Ollie
This is an unusually stylish satire on a modern world of efficiency and high tech. M. Hulot (Jacques Tati's character), is visiting his very modern cousins in Paris and is helpless in the face of the technological marvel that is their house. His relationship with the child is warm, as

A History of Violence
Reviewed by Liz
This is a reallynerve-wracking movie, with terrific performances from Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello. A new and originalstory, and the violence, when it is unleashed, is sudden, shocking and relentless. Has to be seen!

Hidden
Reviewed by Oz
Starring Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche, this study of paranoia and fear all begins when this couple find a videotape of their own home on their doorstep. Tense & troubling

Shine by Estelle
Reviewed by Andy
A worthy release from a promising British talent. Highlights include 'American Boy' featuring kanye West and 'No Substitute for Love'.

The Monde Variations by Toumami Diabate
Reviewed by Kevin
More sublime Kora playing from the master of the West African harp, Toumami Diabate. Listen and relax.