Our Favourites
We are passionate about books, music and films here at Borders, so if you are stuck for an idea of what to try next, ask us to give you a recommendation!
Here are some Websites that might also give you some ideas.......
The Independent http://arts.independent.co.uk/books
The Guardian http://books.guardian.co.uk
The Times http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books
Of course, you can always read what we think about these titles below.....
Juno Reviewed by Natalie
As a movie viewer, I have to admit that I felt that I was indeed looking into the mind, soul and heart of this young girl who faces a pregnancy she wasn't counting on. Ellen Page does a tremendous job with the lead character of Juno MacGuff. There are moments...
Black Books Series 1,2 &3 Reviewed by Dawfydd
You can't help but love this series, but ever since I started working in a bookstore the adventures of Bernard, Manny & Fran have taken on either greater resonance. (Is it a bad thing when you start noticing similarities between real life and a quite blackly comic sit-com?)...
Transformers The Movie: 20th Anniversary Edition Reviewed by Mat R
I truly love this soundtrack, packed to the gills as it is with awesome 80's power rock, including Dare, backing track to one of the finest sequences of animated carnage ever committed to film. All hail the mighty Stan Bush! As a bonus, this 20th Anniversary includes an extra four...
Ender's Game by Orson Scott CardReviewed by David
First book in the enders saga series, it follows a five year old ender as he shipped off to a military school to be trained to fight an alien race. An exciting novel with a visionary approach that trumpets the best in science fiction writing!...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeReviewed by Addison
This has to be one of the most beautifully written books around and the way that Lee uses a child to explain an extremely adult theme is not only sublime but incredibly simple....
The Demonata Series by Darren ShanReviewed by Matt B
I wondered what I would put but I have to say that the books that make up the Demonata Series so far have been excellent each and every time. Darren invites us into a world of horror but at a level that children can appreciate without being scared too much...
Mamma Mia - Film Soundtrack Reviewed by Chris
I LOVE THIS ALBUM Abba songs, the best music out there! Put it a credible storyline and you have the stageshow that is Mamma Mia. Bring it forward to 2008 and you have the recently released film version with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. There has, of course been criticism...
Now & Then by The WhoReviewed by Dawfydd
This is great, a collection that gives you the very best from The Who's epic career. If you can't find at least one track on here that you know/ enjoy, then I'm afraid you may need to see a doctor to confirm you still belong among the living :)...
Little Voice by Sara BareillesReviewed by Matt B
I love women and I love piano's. So anything that combines the two is sure to be a winner with me, right? So despite the fact that it's certainly easy to get blasé about yet another female songwriter, if you ignore the delightful Sara Bareilles then it's you that's losing...
This Charming Man by Marian KeyesReviewed by Laura
Marian Keyes has hit a home run again with is witty novel based on the four women who lives revolve and intertwine with a charming politician. Ok, so down to bare bones. The style of writing is interesting to say the least, with different fonts and approaches to the style,...
Finding My Voice by Russell WatsonReviewed by Vanessa
This book was almost devoured in one sitting such was my interest in the subject matter. The book is very thought provoking and moving and you get a real feel of Russell's recent health struggles and how elated he is to finally reach the end of his treatment. There are...
Young Bond 4, Hurricane Gold by Charlie HigsonReviewed by Michelle
Bond is BACK in this terrific 4th Young Bond novel. This time author Charlie Higson shakes up the formula and elects not to have any set-up scenes at Eton. Instead, Higson throws Bond almost instantly into action in a hurricane ravaged Mexico (amazingly, a location Bond has never been before)....
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