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!
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Pilip K. DickReviewed by Charlie F
Undoubtedly Dick’s most famous novel and arguably his finest, DADoES is constructed around a day in the life of Rick Deckard, a San Francisco bounty hunter employed by the police to detect, pursue and "retire" rogue androids escaping slavery in the off-world colonies for freedom on Earth. The only
And The Ass Saw The Angel by Nick CaveReviewed by Tom Becker
Written in Nick Cave's black, evangelical, and richly baroque style, this novel is a parable of schizophrenia, incest, social exclusion, paranoia and marginalisation. Almost like reading one of his albums, this is a must for all fans of Cave's maverick genius.
Revolutionary Road by Richard YatesReviewed by Guy Ramage
An undeniable classic. Captures the essence of suburban frustration beautifully. Allows the characters to really breathe through perfectly measured prose. Immensely moving.
So Much by Trish CookeReviewed by Helen P
This book will make you want to smile SO much! The heart-warming illustrations (by Helen Oxenbury) and delightful text make you wish the baby would jump out of the pages so you could give him a big hug yourself. An IDEAL bedtime story.
Papillon by Henri CharriereReviewed by Joel Penny
The over-riding sentiment one gets when reading Papillon is that freedom is something which shouldn't be taken for granted and that it is one thing in life that is worth fighting for. If this was a work of fiction it would be remarkable enough, but the fact is that this
The Alienist by Caleb CarrReviewed by Liz R
A great insight into beginnings of forensic science and the use of psycho-analysis in a murder investigation. For anyone interested in period crime novels this is a must read. More gritty and much cleverer than The Interpretation Of Murder.
Sabriel by Garth NixReviewed by Nick B
Darkly set, thrillingly tense, and most originally imagined, Sabriel and The Abhorsen Trilogy effortlessly rival anything that Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings can offer. Already a modern classic in the fantasy genre for both Children and Adults. Read it if you dare!
The Lonely Londoners by Sam SelvonReviewed by Joel Penny
A wonderfully evocative story based around the lives and loves of a group of Caribbean immigrants to London in the 1950s. The humour masks a deep sense of displacement and alienation as they are at once accepted and rejected by their new home. You can't help but warm to the
In Rainbows by RadioheadReviewed by Tom Becker
Even though this album is on almost constant rotation in store, i am still not sick of it. An excellent album.
Vampire Weekend by Vampire WeekendReviewed by Julia H
This quartet from New York City's debut album charms, with quirky lyrics, playful melodies, and rhythms that will get stuck in your head for days. Instead of trying to be the new Strokes, Vampire Weekend simply enjoy playing their way through a wide assortment of instruments. It is their obvious
Atonement by Joe WrightReviewed by Joel Penny
Adapted from Ian McEwan's novel, Atonement was, for a long time, considered unfilmable. However, director Joe Wright manages to make this story of love, innocence and betrayal, with a narrative that spans several decades, a very moving piece of entertainment. Keira Knightly and James McAvoy are excellent as the doomed
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