The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

I must admit to being attracted by the unusual title but it’s the story itself that is extraordinary. With subtle … More

The Vacationers by Emma Straub

Tolstoy once said “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” and this … More

The recent release of the trailer to the movie, “Me before You”, reminded me of how much I loved the … More

‘I’ll tell you what happened because it will be a good way to introduce my brother. His name’s Simon. I … More

Evie Wyld is an author to watch. At the age of 34, she has two novels under her belt, and … More

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, is the author’s third book and her first new book in eleven years. Selected as one … More

While a favourite in Britain, it was only last year with the publication of “Me Before You” that author Jojo … More

Question 1: What essential tool is required to bring a Union Pacific freight train, with a potential weight of 1.2 … More

The great American novel, and behind it, the great American author, aggrandized to god-like status. J. D. Salinger, Philip Roth, … More

We’re all sticky beaks, at least to a certain extent. I love walking in the evening and being able to … More