Ilium: (Gollancz S.F.) by Dan Simmons

Ilium (Review by Ron W)
Quite simply dazzling literature at its best. Forget any 'not a sci-fi reader ' hang ups you may have. This book is... Read more

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Girl with the dragon Tattoo (Review by Callum M)
Stieg Larsson died before he could see the phenomenon his work would become. Highly detailed and intriging crime... Read more

Ilium: (Gollancz S.F.) by Dan Simmons

Life Changing Stuff! (Review by Ron W)
Dan Simmons is perhaps the least known yet greatest living writer. His work encompasses love, religion , philosophy... Read more

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Moving and Thoughtfull (Review by Bunmi)
This unique novel is rapidly becoming a classic. It deals not just with the holocaust but with the ideology that... Read more

When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson

What a page turner! (Review by John K)
Lots of strands coming together to make another great thriller from Kate Atkinson. The story keeps you guessing... Read more

Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller

Stitchin' and a Bitchin' !! (Review by Maggie)
Not just a great title but also a great knitting books for all you wool crazy guys and gals! Come along to our stitch Read more

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Heartfelt and moving (Review by Nicola)
Incredibly well written story about a mothers love for a daughter that is never hers. Set amid stunning secenery... Read more

The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

Banks Magic.. (Review by Callum M)
Ian Banks launched his mega author career status with this genre defining book. If you havent read this and you call... Read more

Doctor Who: The Many Hands by Dale Smith

The Doctor has many hands - in Edinburgh! (Review by Scott I)
Travel bac in time with the doctor and Martha to Edinburgh 1759. Walking up the Royal Mile and what was once a Loch... Read more

Divine Madness: (Cherub S.) by Robert Muchamore

brilliant, funny, explosive! (Review by Cat)
One of the best books of the Cherub Series by Robert Muchamore sees James and the gang infiltrate a cult.The finale... Read more

The Magicians' Guild: (Black Magician Trilogy) by Trudi Canavan

Awesome! (Review by Gayle)
Dont let the whole Harry Potty phenomenon put you off books with magic in the title..this is a brilliantly written... Read more

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Worlds best book (Review by Meghan)
This is quite simply the best book ever written. Mystery, Romance, Suspense and action all blend into an historical... Read more

Burning Up: on Tour with the Jonas Brothers by Jonas Brothers

So Hot! (Review by Lizzie)
Not just for fans....for everyone! Read more

The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda's Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright

Unputdownable (Review by Allan)
THis is a non fiction book which reads like a John Grisham thriller. Quite simply incredible. Journey into the... Read more

Poison Study: (Mira S.) by Maria V. Snyder

Pick your poison! (Review by Maxine)
This amazing fantasy novel has it all. Brilliant storylines, fantastic characters and is written excellently! This... Read more

The Picture of Dorian Gray: (Oxford World's Classics) by Oscar Wilde

Wow! (Review by )
The musings of Lord Henry Wotton in Wildes only novel are seductive and captivating. It is easy to see how Dorian... Read more

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

Dark but also comic. (Review by )
The book that inspired the film noir classic from the 40's. Read more

Beauty by Robin McKinley

What a ... (Review by Zoe)
..beauty! This retelling of Beauty and the beast is soooo enchanting you cant put it down! Read more

I Will be Especially Very Careful: (Charlie And Lola) by Lauren Child

Completely and Absolutely brilliant! (Review by Pam T)
This book is completely and absolutely brilliant as Lola would say. I love Charlie & Lola and their adventures. they Read more

The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller

A story of rare love. (Review by Anji)
It's short and easy to read but it's one of those books that'll transport you to another time and place. It talks of Read more

The Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson

This book is superb. (Review by Steve)
The story of a wayward minister's sinister encounters with the devil against the backdrop of small town Scotland. A... Read more

13.5 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers

Unique and bizarre! (Review by Mike)
By far the most unique and bizarre book ever written. It's 13 1/2 times better than any other book I've ever read! Read more

The Terror by Dan Simmons

Wonderfully knackered I was! (Review by Mark)
Blends fact, fiction and eskimo mythology into a beautifully terrifying epic. The BIGGEST novel I've ever read. Read more

Mort: (A Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett

"I don't know about you but I could sure do with a curry!" (Review by )
Mort is a red haired awkward boy who somehow ends up with an apprenticeship with Death. Mort soon realises there's... Read more

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

Beautiful, funny and sad. (Review by Erika)
Amazing take on life after death. Beautiful, funny and sad. I dare you to read it without weeping. Read more

The Magic Cottage by James Herbert

Magic. (Review by Fiona C)
Eerie goings on in the middle of nowhere (and a very cool squirrel)! Read more