Book Reviews
Laugh Out Loud Travel Memories
Writer Kate Wickers sounds like my kind of travelling pal. She comes across as fabulous fun and up for a laugh. Well judging by her new book ‘Shape of a Boy’, which is packed with […]
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Train Journeys Open Up The Mind And Soul
There is something magical about taking the train when you want to explore a new place for the first time. If everything goes to plan and the trains are clean and on time, then there […]
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‘The Book of Fred’ Is Just The Wicket
Former Lancashire and England cricketer Andrew “Freddie’’ Flintoff is one of life’s rascals. Always up for a laugh and usually up to no good, you can’t but help like the man. And behind the cheerful […]
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Flying High On A World War II Adventure
Women pilots played an important part in World War II and a new children’s book brings this to life in a gripping and entertaining way. Comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence has written Billie […]
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Sailing Into History
Imagine the mixture of fear and excitement being in the midst of the American Civil War. That’s exactly what seaman Joannes Wyllie from the Scottish Borders endured and now he has gone down in history […]
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On Foot In The African Bush
Swapping yarns around a campfire in the middle of the African bush is what dreams are made of. The sounds and smells of the animals mixed with the excitement of what lies ahead is why […]
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A Biologist Abroad
This fascinating book by Rory Putman takes you on his adventures as a professional biologist on working trips across the world. Head off to Iceland, East Africa, Nigeria and Indonesia with Rory as he introduces […]
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From A Wonky Path To An Open Road
‘From A Wonky Path To An Open Road’ is an eye catching title for a book and the read itself is just as fascinating. Author Janey de Nordwall takes the reader on a six week […]
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The Ring Ouzel – A View From The North Yorks Moors
Ring Ouzels are Britain’s only summer visiting thrush and a fascinating sight to be seen. Birdwatchers Vic Fairbrother and Ken Hutchinson have spent over 25 years studying this wonderful bird which is the mountain equivalent […]
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Easy Indian Cookbook by Manju Malhi
During lockdown everyone has found a different way to stay sane and keep busy. If you’re a writer like me there really has been no excuse to not get on with it. Except I’ve found […]