I’m over at Shiny today with my review of the rather wonderful Rare Singles – a heartwarming book with a ‘Northern Soul’. Some superb characters, superb descriptions of the North Sea, state of the nation comment and all that music! I loved it. Read my full review HERE. Bloomsbury Circus, 209pp. hardback. BUY at Blackwell’s via Read More
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Kerching! It’s so 1980s – Money by Martin Amis
I originally reviewed this book back in 2015, but thought I’d republish a slightly tweaked review after hearing of Martin Amis’ death this weekend. It’s also spurred me to dig out my copy of London Fields to re-read as one of my 20 Books of Summer. Here’s my review: So, earlier in the summer we Read More
A groundbreaking novel…
This post was edited and republished into my blog’s timeline from my lost posts archive. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann Jacqueline Susann’s 1966 novel was hugely influential; it paved the way for Jackie Collins and all the other bonkbusters that followed. I’d been wanting to reach this book for ages, but knew nothing Read More
