Book of the Week

Ghosts and diaries of the dead stir up an already volatile mix. Suspicion and ill will set off by rival romantic longings finally erupting in murder.

Part memoir, part manifesto, part history, We Are What We Read is not just about how education can place you back on the right side of the tracks. It is also a rallying cry for the importance of literature in a world where the arts are being squeezed out at every level and where book bans in schools and libraries have surged to record highs.

A devastating explosion. Six girls in hospital. And the clock is ticking! Will they uncover the truth in time?

Set in Zimbabwe during the early 2000s, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil, Fox Bites is a dark coming-of-age horror fantasy about pain, loneliness, and stepping back from the abyss.

The famous African evangelist Dag Heward-Mills explains salvation through Jesus Christ in this ultimate guide.

Dr. Moukheiber delves into the intricacies of human perception. Exploring questions of why we often cling to false beliefs and succumb to biases, he unveils the subjective nature of our mental reconstructions. It offers insights and practical tips to combat cognitive biases through psychosocial experiments and daily life examples.

When a skull is found in Lough Coyne, facial reconstruction expert Dr Carla Steele is drawn into a fourteen-year-old case — but not all cases are cold, as Carla discovers when she and DS Jack Maguire find the brutally murdered body of a local woman close to the water's edge.

'Roman military adventure at its best. Ranks with the best historical fiction available today.'

This is a captivating guide for book lovers, offering a concise bucket list of essential reads that transcend cultural and genre boundaries. Delving into the wisdom of literary giants like Dickens, Austen, and Murakami, the book explores themes beyond romance and wealth, tackling conflict, oppression, identity, and psychology.

With over a hundred classic works from around the world, this gem reveals the transformative power of literature, illustrating how books enrich our understanding of ourselves and the diverse world we inhabit. An invitation to explore universal truths, it reminds us that a single book can change an entire life.

This collection explores ancient myths and legends from diverse cultures throughout the world. Through the retelling of these stories, the book explores the timeless human quest for understanding life's profound questions. From the creation of the world to the nature of death, the tales feature gods, heroes, villains, and mythical creatures, shedding light on the mysteries of existence.

This deftly written novel is one young man’s intimate account of a botched circumcision, and his journey to accept his fate and embrace his future, as he gains a deeper understanding of what it really means to be a man.

Lucy Fry published her memoir, Easier Ways To Say I Love You, delving into her deeply personal experiences and emotional journey, reflecting on intense sexual and romantic encounters. Influenced by the works of renowned female writers such as Maggie Nelson, Ariel Levy, and Deborah Levy, Fry's memoir resonates with authenticity and emotional depth.

Sensual, poignant and sinister, this is a story of obsession — and survival.

A bold and unflinching tale of one woman's unconventional approach to life and loss.

From Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri: twelve of his most controversial non-fiction pieces form this collection on the theme of freedom.

The novel follows three Zimbabwean men as they struggle to find places for themselves in Edinburgh.

When Mr. George loses his job teaching English at a private secondary school in Bulawayo, his pension payout, after forty years of full-time service, bought him two jam doughnuts and a soft tomato. When he backs his uninsured white Ford Escort into a brand new Mercedes Benz, the out-of-court settlement sees him giving up his house to the complainant, Beauticious Nyamayakanuna, and becoming her domestic servant. Through the prism of this engaging post-colonial role reversal, and spiced with Georgeís lessons on Shakespeare, John Eppel draws down the curtain on one particular white man in Africa.

Twin sisters Hassana and Husseina are torn apart after a brutal raid on their village. This tragedy will set them on a voyage to unfamiliar cities and cultures where they will forge new families, ward off dangers and begin to truly know themselves.

Acacia is a strong and independent woman whose heart and heritage like rooted in Africa, while her reality in contemporary America finds itself in a very different time and place.

The pivotal character Aggie is employed by the NGO MUTE, an organization dedicated to establishing an archive and alternative library. Aggie grapples with the challenges posed by her mother's mental illness, as her mother is confined to a prayer camp. Meanwhile, Aggie's husband, Idan, becomes entangled in an affair with Randa, a much younger woman, further complicating the dynamics within their relationship.