Here is a listing of the books that I have recently reviewed

by Elif Shafak
Imagining the life of the author Gustav Flaubert and the creation of his masterpiece 'Madame Bovary', through the women who knew him.
Book publication date:
15th October 2026
by Cathy Rentenzbrink
Recommended non-fiction
A charming, funny and moving memoir on how Agatha Christie can pull you through a dark time.
Book publication date:
10th September 2026
by Harriet F Townson
A cosy, charming, literary, nostalgic, murder mystery, set in Bath.
Book publication date:
29th October 2026
by Roland Mouret
Recommended non-fiction
A fascinating insight into the world of fashion and one man's vision and determination.
Book publication date:
22nd October 2026
by Gemma Koomen
Recommended for children
A beautifully illustrated book presenting the history of lighthouses.
Book publication date:
9th July 2026
by Mary Lawson
Catastrophe and community in the small Canadian town over winter. Another wonderful story from Mary Lawson!
Book publication date:
19th November 2026
by Jacinda Ardern
Recommended for children
Recommended non-fiction
A hugely inspiring account of the life of New Zealand's prime minister, presented for younger readers.
Book publication date:
4th June 2026
by Cornelia Funke
Recommended for children
A quest to discover plants in the city, hidden through riddles in some letters from a mysterious correspondent.
Book publication date:
5th March 2026
by Holly Bourne
Recommended for children
A gripping and chilling thriller about mass hysteria.
Book publication date:
10th September 2026
by Patrick Radden Keefe
Recommended non-fiction
An incredible account of a tragic death, a fantasist, and a criminal underworld. Brilliantly written.
Book publication date:
7th April 2026
by Gyles Brandreth
Recommended non-fiction
The broadcaster has joined with his physiotherapist to provide an entertaining guide to living well in order to enjoy a long life.
Book publication date:
15th October 2026
by Errollyn Wallen
Recommended non-fiction
An incredible memoir of how the composer Errollyn Wallen came to be who she is today.
Book publication date:
14th August 2025