Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart (Review by Gabrielle - Children's Reading Group)
Inkheart is one of the best books I've ever read. I thoroughly recommend it to absolutely ANYONE! I was transfixed... Read more

Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan

Marley and me (Review by Childrens reading group)
A heart-warming and unforgettable story about a labrador, who wherever he goes is followed by trouble. Sad and funny Read more

Varjak Paw by S.F. Said

Varjak Paw (Review by Childrens reading group)
I literally could not put this book down for hours on end? Full of excitement and cats, I shall call this book a a... Read more

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: or the Murder at Road Hill House by Kate Summerscale

Thoroughly researched and engaging throughout (Review by Vanessa)
A fascinating blend of history and true-crime. Summerscale investigates the truths and mysteries surrounding an 1860... Read more

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

The Road - Cormac McCarthy (Review by Neil)
An incredibly vivid and gripping tale (which i read in one afternoon) Set in a post apocalyptic world. Read more

Just Henry by Michelle Magorian

Another classic read from Michelle Magorian ! (Review by Jess)
Michelle Magorian is well known for her historically based novels such as 'Goodnight Mister Tom', and this one... Read more

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Don't leave this compelling saga to the teens !! (Review by Jane)
Many of our Booksellers - who frankly are old enough to know better - have fallen under the Twilight spell. Read more

All the Colours of Darkness by Peter Robinson

Anothe Page-turner from Peter Robinson. (Review by Marisa)
D.I. banks is having problems solving a local murder, hindered by the interference of MI5, his love life is suffering Read more

How to be a Better Person by Seb Hunter

This title offers an antdote to cynicism. (Review by John)
How to be a Better Person presents the adventures of a volunteering cynic. Read more

Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly: Saturday Afternoons in Front of the Telly by Jeff Stelling

A great read for all footie fans. (Review by Gareth )
Jeff Stelling the cult Sky Sports Soccer Saturday anchorman delivers a volley of entertaining and informative... Read more

Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

Child 44. (Review by Helen Almond)
An amazingly assured and exciting debut set in Soviet Russia, 1953. Child 44 has a wonderfully realised sense of all... Read more

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

Highly recommended (Review by Helen)
Terrific, every bit as good as the first instalment with the characters getting more interesting. Very strong... Read more

One Good Turn: A Jolly Murder Mystery by Kate Atkinson

One of my favourite books. (Review by Marisa)
If you read 'Case Histories', which introduced Jackson Brodie, you will love this novel. The writing is witty and... Read more

Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks

This is a fabulous novel. (Review by Marisa)
What starts off as a romance soon evolves into a harrowing portrayal of the tunnellers and soldiers fighting the... Read more

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

Makes a perfect gift - Harry Potter fan or not (Review by Hazel)
Five fantasic fairy tales that are sure to become much loved classics in their own right. Linked to Harry Potter and... Read more

Beyond the Boot Camps by Steve Claridge

Worth the read ! (Review by John)
Sequel to best selling cult football memoir 'Tales from the Boot Camps' A great read from one of the games true... Read more

The Seven Days of Peter Crumb by Jonny Glynn

Draining, shocking & still rather sad ! (Review by Ed)
Despite the main character's clearly unhinged mind, and despite the atrocities he commits, Peter Crumb still... Read more

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

Great. (Review by Hazel)
After reading Twilight I was completely hooked on this series, desperate to find out what awaits Bella and Edward... Read more

The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy: (Gollancz S.F.) by Douglas Adams

This is easily one of the funniest books ever written. (Review by Nik)
Earth gets demolished to make way for a needless inter-galactic bypass and everybody dies. Except for Arthur Dent... Read more

The Outcast by Sadie Jones

One of my favourite books this year. (Review by Vanessa)
Jones perfectly depicts the frustration and loneliness that Lewis feels, having missed out on father figure as a... Read more

Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh

Nothing short of brilliant (Review by )
Sometimes scathing in its satire, this Waugh novel parodies the antics of turn of the 20th century London socialites... Read more

Chronicles of the Black Company: The Black Company , Shadows Linger , The White Rose by Glen Cook

You won't be disappointed. (Review by Michael P)
The Chronicles of the Black Company are one of the best written examples of military fantasy I've ever read. Though... Read more

Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer

Brilliant ! (Review by Hazel)
The next book in the Artemis fowl series. A must read for any ardent fan. Read more

The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly

A none stop roller coaster ride of an action thriller (Review by Gareth)
With the action and adventure thrown at you for the start its hard to keep up with Jack West and his band of... Read more

Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years with Brian Clough by Duncan Hamilton

This is the Best sports book i've ever had the privilege to read. (Review by Andy Fleming)
It entertained, enthralled , made me laugh out loud and long for the days when the beautiful game was bless with... Read more

Gazza: My Story by Hunter Davies and Paul Gascoigne

Entire Gazzas world and be prepared for an emotional journey (Review by Kieran)
This is a brilliant book that takes you into Gazzas world. Heart wrenching and emotional experience the highs and the Read more

An Utterly Impartial History of Britain: (or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge) by John O'Farrell

Laugh and learn (Review by John)
In this 'Horrible History for grown ups', O'Farrell presents the history of Britain in a very entertaining and... Read more

Stalingrad by Antony Beevor

A must read book (Review by )
In Oct 1942 a panzer officer wrote 'Stalingrad is no longer a town.. animals flee this hell the hardest stones cannot Read more

Complete Cookery Course: - v.1-3 in 1v by Delia Smith

Delia's Complete Cookery Course (Review by Marisa)
A perennial favourite with novice and experienced cooks alike. It is full of information explaining culinary terms... Read more

The Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe

An ambitious and entertaining novel which is moving in all the right places. (Review by Nik)
This is a really good, funny book about growing up in 1970's urban England. Chronicalling the lives of four school... Read more

The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Guevara

A fantastic read (Review by Nik )
Written by a young Che Guevara, this is a blow by blow account of the journey he and his friend Alberto undertook... Read more

Hang the DJ: An Alternative Book of Music Lists by Federation of Children's Book Groups

Perfect for the High Fidelity side of you (Review by Gareth)
Containing an extensive collection of music lists, Hang the DJ is for anyone with a music obsession. With subjects... Read more

The Call of the Weird: Travels in American Subcultures by Louis Theroux

The Call of the Weird (Review by Mike O)
A highly amusing, esoteric tour of the strange and bizarre sub cultures to be found in U.S. society. Read more

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Into the Wild (Review by Mike O)
A deeply moving, haunting account of one man's journey into the wilderness Read more

Carrie by Stephen King

Story of a young girl with a powerful yet evil gift. (Review by )
Begins with her elation at being invited to the prom and culminates in her unleashing her gift with devastating... Read more

A Perfect Spy by John le Carre

Philip Roth stated this is "The greatest novel since the war" (Review by )
This is no exaggeration. In Magnus Pym, Le Carre achieves one of the finest pieces of characterisation in modern... Read more