staff picks...

Some favourites of the booka staff...


  • Reviewed by Carrie

    The Little Stranger
    Sarah Waters
    £16.99

    A ghost story with a difference. Set in post-war Warwickshire it tells the story of the decline of the aristocracy and a family struggling to cope with a changing society. Are the strange happenings down to the families unwillingness to move with the times - or is something more sinister going on?

  • Reviewed by Carrie

    The Savage Garden
    Mark Mills
    £7.99

    An intriguing and educational read with a complex plot which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. If you like this, try the 'Whaleboat House'.

  • Reviewed by Chloe

    Thirteen Reasons Why
    Jay Asher
    £6.99

    A thrilling read which takes the reader into situations they may have experienced or may experience in the future. An insight into the mind of the young teenage girl Hannah Baker and the boy she loved, Clay Jenson. An emotional rollercoaster and a great story by Jay Asher.

  • Reviewed by Jess

    Cook With Jamie
    Jamie Oliver
    £16.99

    It's not just a cookbook - it educates the reader and chef about the different cuts of meat, what they are suitable for and how to cook them. A great addition to any budding chef's bookshelf!

  • Reviewed by Jess

    Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook
    Mary Berry
    £25.00

    A comprehensive guide with a vast array of recipes to suit every taste and occasion. A novel photographic 'contents' section at the start of each chapter allows you to select your recipe according to the time you have available.

  • Reviewed by Louisa

    On The Black Hill
    Bruce Chatwin
    £7.99

    A book of quiet beauty vividly evoking the Welsh countryside. Benjamin and Lewis are twins, born to a Welsh farming family, their story reflects changes in rural life over the last centuary; the events in their lives forming a moving commentary on the human condition.

  • Reviewed by Louisa

    Backwards in High Heels
    Sarah Vine & Tania Kindersley
    £14.99

    A wise and witty exposition of the trials and tribulations of modern womanhood. The book covers essential matters like love and food, exploring and clarifying themes with intelligence and warmth. A good life affirming read.

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