A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Reviewed by Gary
The second novel from the author of the highly successful The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the story of 2 generations of women who through a life of neglect and violence find true friendship in each other. Set entirely in Afghanistan this beautifully written novel is both enlightening

Instance of the fingerpost by Iain Pears
Reviewed by Michael
One of the very best historical novels. Pears really knows his 17th Century history and the details and dialogue ring true. This is a gripping murder mystery told from different and vastly conflicting perspectives. The final revelation is absolutely unexpected.

Cool It : The skeptical environmentalists guide to global warming by Bjorn Lomborg
Reviewed by James
Is global warming really happening? 'Yes' says Bjorn Lomborg, but the book offers a radically different blueprint for how mankind should respond to this phenomenon. Instead of spending hundreds of billions of pounds and impoverishing mankind Lomborg offers practical environmentally friendly ways to improve all our lives and at a

Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe
Reviewed by Alex
The life of a man and his tribe, their customs and their beliefs. Also the story of colonial governors and their power to subjugate the locals.Okonkwo is a tough man but you will end up feeling for him when things finally fall apart. A great read, compelling and thought provoking.