The Baby Group by Rowan Coleman
Reviewed by Vanessa, bookseller
Natalie finds her high-flying career rudely interrupted when she becomes pregnant after a reckless but incredible one night stand. Much as she loves Freddie when she arrives, she feels utterly withoutsupport- until a group of equally dysfunctional parents unite to form a rather unorthodox baby groupwhich- quite rightly- revolves around

Hold Tight by Harlan Coban
Reviewed by Claire, bookseller
For the parents of two friends, their lives are fraught with worry. Adam's parents never believed they would be the type of parents that would want to watch their son's every move. But as his behaviour changes and he becomes usually distant, they decide to keep an eye on

Shopaholic Abroad by Sophie Kinsella
Reviewed by The 'Chick Lit' Book Group
A fun easy read, we gave this a 3.75 out of 5.

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
Reviewed by Claire, bookseller
The latest in Picoult's library of thought-provoking books. For the first time in 69 years, a man has been sentenced to death in New Hampshire, America. His crime, the murder of a young girl and her loving step-father, a full time cop. Eleven years on, Shay Bourne is in

A Killing Frost by R.D. Wingfield
Reviewed by Claire, Bookseller
It's hard to believe that this is the last book in the popular Frost series. As usual, Frost is never far from the thick of the action. This time, it seems that time is running out for him. Skinner, a new Detective Cheif Inspector arrives at the station, and

The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
Reviewed by Claire, Bookseller
Julia Hamill is working in the garden of her new home when she unearths a skull of a women buried years before. The Medical Examiner determines that this woman was murdered in the early 1800's, but why, and by who? The story travels back in time to the 1800's where

Nothing to Lose by Lee Child
Reviewed by Claire, Bookseller
Yet another brilliant book about the ex-military cop Jack Reacher. As usual, it starts with Reacher travelling from one town to another in America with no possessions except his ATM card, passport and a folding toothbrush. He has no baggage, and is an anonymous as is possible in modern day

Wicked Beyond Belief by Michael Bilton
Reviewed by Helen, Supervisor
This is one of the best true crime books ever written in my opinion.Written about the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper from the perspective of the police, (Sutcliffe makes an appearance only at the end) it is a chilling reminder of how difficult and slow the investigation was and how

Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
Reviewed by Vanessa, bookseller
I cannot say enough good things about this novel - a fascinating tale based on the true story of an accused murderess in the 1840's in America. Every reading reveals more depth to this novel - but I still can't decide if she was guilty! The best of crime,

The Word on the Street by Rob Lacey
Reviewed by Jess, Bookseller
From the author of "The Liberator", "The word on the street" is a retelling of the Bible in modern English; including psalms written as song/rap lyrics, the epistles as emails and revelations as virtual reality. It is a great book for those who've never read the Bible at all, due

Sew U by Wendy Mullins
Reviewed by Jess, bookseller
If you're interested in dressmaking [and saving money as you create your own wardrobe!] then this book was created for you. It includes some great timeless designs for various items of clothing that will encourage your creativity to run wild as you can easily customise the basics that are given

La Vie en Rose
Reviewed by Jess, bookseller
Told through the beauty of the french language [with english subtitles of course!], this film depicts the talent of a young french girl from a troubled background as her determination lands her with a spectacular career. As is typical in many french films the narrative is fragmented, which means that

Enduring Love by Ian McEwan
Reviewed by Vanessa, bookseller
Probably the best opening, and premise for a book I have ever read! Two men are brought into each other's lives by a fateful ballooning accident, after which one developsa dangerous and sinister obsession with the other, turning them both slowly insane in different ways.Gripping and tense from start

Girlfriend in a Coma by Douglas Coupland
Reviewed by Vanessa, bookseller
'An extraordinary, enthralling moral fable' When 17-year-old Karen slips into a coma, those around her must find a way to move on while she remains frozen in time.Most of her friends find ways to cope, but for her boyfriend Richard, there are too many unanswered questions so that he remains

Pants by Giles Andreae and Nick Sharratt
Reviewed by Helen, supervisor
I bought this for my great nephew in New Zealand and he loved it.It’s the kind of story that dads can read with sons as it’s not fluffy or girly in any way. Funny and irreverent it always makes you smile when you read it,And one you can read aloud

The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter
Reviewed by Helen, Supervisor
Angela Carter is a very unique story teller. She manages to evoke all your memories of the Brothers Grimm and put them in a modern context whilst retaining all the surface charm but underlying menace that made those stories definitely not for children. If you enjoyed your fairy tales as

I Predict A Riot by Colin Bateman
Reviewed by Helen, Supervisor
Quite simply my favourite book of last year. This is loosely a crime book set in modern day Belfast.Most refreshing is the opportunity to read a book about Belfast which is not about ‘the troubles’, the humour is dry and black, the characters memorable and the plot one as tricky