Julia's
Recommendations
"An intriguing novel with a thriller-like pace! Boyd shows you a totally different London from the one you might know as a visitor. There are some unexpected twists and turns and I definitely stayed up later than I usually do, just to continue reading!"
"John Lanchester paints a rich image of different characters which are all connected by living or working on Pepys Road. The author dedicates a lot of detailed descriptions to each of the different stories and some of them are funny other sad. All in all it's a really entertaining read!"
"This is one of the best books I've ever read! Erin takes you away on a journey through a magical world of a circus which only opens at night. Her writing allows you to almost smell the smells and you forget time and space whilst reading this masterpiece! A truly wonderful debut!"
Alison's
Recommendations
"If you're secretly convinced of a Star-Wars-like force governing all that we are and all that we do, or simply wish it were so, read McTaggarts book and may The Force be with you!"
Also recommended: The Field
Also recommended: The Field
"Sometimes a writer can make the pieces of a puzzle all fall into place. What would a truly 21st century education for our children look like? What should be its priorities? Please read Sir Ken's brilliant books, and let's all do what we can to make it happen."
Also recommended: The Element
Also recommended: The Element
"Of the innumerable books that offer inner guidance, this one helped me the most. Gentle in tone, humble in its aim, it is like a daily bath in healing spring water."
Jonas'
Recommendations
"This must be one of the greatest books I've ever read. Told over 40 years from three different perspectives, this is a story about youth, literature, seduction, brutality and justice. And so much more."
"Everybody has heard of "Dune", some unfortunate people even saw Lynch's movie adaptation - but have you read the book? It's is full of philosphy, intrigue, struggle for survival on a desert planet and HUGE sandworms. Stunningly brilliant."
"An earthling in the army of Mars, getting ready to attack the Earth. A journey through time, space, philosphy, morality and humour. This is my favourite Vonnegut, next to Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse V and Slapstick. And all his other books."
Schira's
Recommendations
"Complex, surreal, moving, haunting, fascinating, and I think one of the greatest love stories ever told by one of Japan's most renowned authors."
"A cool and funny story set in London and underground in London Below, where the people live who "have fallen through the cracks". A fantastic & magical novel by one of my favorite authors."
"In this book Ishiguro writes about what it is that makes us human, the myths we believe in, and how we accept the inevitable without ever giving up hope. I really love this book."
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