On the Bone a mystery crime novel by Barbara Nadel is set in the Turkish city of Istanbul, and is full of controversial topics which many may not wish to read about. The topic of human transgression is rife in this book and includes many taboo subjects that could especially offend…
The Darkest Secret is just that, a novel full of secrets that no-one in particular wishes to share and it seems that it all begins on one fateful night in 2004 when a young girl goes missing in her sleep: “I have no idea what took place at the Jackson…
Could you walk the Nile? “The Sudd had beaten me, like it had tormented so many other travellers along the Nile, and the disappointment as difficult to put into words”. (Pg. 207) Never before has an explorer successfully walked the length of the Nile, so why did Levison Wood believe…
Do you suffer with Wanderlust? Travelling the world is now easier than ever before, but deciding where to head can offer be as daunting as the journey itself. With so many great travel writers out there, the knowledge we now have at our finger tips is immense. However, with so…
2016 is here and so too are a whole host of authors hoping that their latest creation will make it to the top of the bestselling lists, but who should we be looking out for? What will be you top read of 2016? Is anyone going to be able to…
Bloomsbury in London has, for centuries, been a mecca for influential writers from across the world looking for both inspiration and a social life that would lead to success for their work. “It is not the walls that make the city, but the people who live within them.” (George VI)…
Star Rating: *** Published by Wiley Blackwell (October 2015) Pages: 206 (e-book version) Have you ever decided to read a book completely deviating away from your normal genre? For me, The Free Market Existentialist is that book. When I heard that William Irwin was publishing a book that would approach…
Often referred to as ‘The Valley of a Thousand Châteaux’, the Loire Valley has an abundance of stately French castles in need of exploration. However, with so many to choose from deciding which ones to visit first can be a daunting prospect. People will normally opt to go for the…
Located on the banks of the Loire River, Nantes in France is a perfect city to visit both winter and summer. Over the last 20 years, it has grown into a dynamic and inventive city, full of culture, festivals and regeneration projects. From restoring old buildings to transforming factories into…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world completely dedicated to imagination? Les Machines de L’Ile in Nantes is one such place. As soon as you wander over the bridge from the historical side of the city, you are transported into a creative display…