Posts Tagged ‘books’
These Heavy Black Bones, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, book review: ‘Gut-wrenching account of a person with a mixed ethnic background in a very white sport’
This insight into the world of swimming offers an ‘original angle on ethnicity, excellence and learning to see oneself anew’
Read MoreYou Are Here, David Nicholls – book review: ‘touches a chord with its portrayal of the tiny failures of social interaction’
A touching story of how Marnie and Michael edge slowly towards each other over hills, fells and much mud
Read MoreGlass Houses, Francesca Reece – book review: ‘A finely-drawn take on the subtleties of casual exploitation’
Bittersweet and dark – with engaging characters and a layered narrative
Read MoreIslington bookshop reaches final five in battle to be named London’s best independent
BookBar founder says the recognition from the British Book Awards is an ‘honour’
Read MoreSweet Sorrow, David Mitchell, book review: ‘Contemplative treatment of life’s essential questions’
The latest novel by the Highbury-based author of One Day is ‘brimming with laugh-out-loud humour’
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