The strictly unauthorised diary of Dominic Cummings is brought to life by Arthur Matthews. The diary has the full story of the trip to Durham. The eye test at Barnard Castle is analysed in detail. … [Read more...] about The Cummings Files by Arthur Matthews
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Red Plenty by Francis Spufford
This is a novel of an economic concept The Central Plan. The action is set in the Soviet Union of the 50's and 60's. The author uses semi-fictional characters to tell some real economic … [Read more...] about Red Plenty by Francis Spufford
Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
The Ghost in the bone-white mask who haunts the Ankh-Morpork Opera House was always considered a benign presence -- some would even say lucky -- until he started killing people. The sudden rash of … [Read more...] about Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
Everything is F###d by Mark Manson
We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it's ever been. We are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be … [Read more...] about Everything is F###d by Mark Manson
The WWW Club by Anita Notaro
Three friends set up the WWW Club. Their adventures are the subject of this hilarious book by Anita Notaro. But when the women of the WWW Club agree that the first member to lose seven pounds will … [Read more...] about The WWW Club by Anita Notaro
Five Give Up The Booze
This book is one of many titles that adapt Enid Blyton's characters for Grown Ups. The text is by Bruno Vincent. We also stock Five Go Gluten Free. The parody is excellent. I wonder would Enid … [Read more...] about Five Give Up The Booze
Catch 22 by joseph Heller
As the new TV series based on the novel Catch 22 airs on Channel 4 tonight, it is appropriate to feature the original book format. The novel is set during World War II, from 1942 to 1944. It … [Read more...] about Catch 22 by joseph Heller
Fifty Glorious Years – Margaret Hilda Thatcher
As Mrs May is about to get 'her cards' from the men in grey suits, we present 50 Glorious Years a Festive Tribute to Margaret Hilda Thatcher. John Wells the well know satirist published this … [Read more...] about Fifty Glorious Years – Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Golf without Tears by P G Woodhouse
This is n American first edition hardback of Woodhouse's greatest book of Golf stories. It was published in New York by George H Doran in 1924. There are ten very funny stories in the book. It is … [Read more...] about Golf without Tears by P G Woodhouse
An Unsuitable Attachment by Barbara Pym
An Unsuitable Attachment by Barbara Pym was an unpublished novel until after her death in 1980. The poet Philip Larkin found the manuscript among her papers. This comic novel is set in St Basil's … [Read more...] about An Unsuitable Attachment by Barbara Pym