• The Overstory

    by Richard Powers This is an engaging and frightening novel about forests and the price that some people are willing to pay to bring attention to the catastrophe that is unfolding on our planet. The novel is structured in such a way that we are introduced to (the ‘Roots’ of) a handful of diverse characters Read more

  • I enjoyed these stories immensely, which pay tribute to the traditions and language of Scottish storytelling while spanning a remarkable range of structure and technique. An award-winning crime writer that has attracted praise from Val McDermid Read more

  • James

    by Percival Everett No spoilers unless you haven’t read Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. If you haven’t, I would recommend you do, but it’s not necessary. Straight up front, be warned: this book is not ‘ferociously funny’ as described in the blurb. There is a nod to Twain’s satire, there is gallows humour, cynical wit Read more