Category: Word Wednesday

Rian Hughes’ science fiction behemoth, ‘XX’ takes typography, memes, and algorithms on an odyssey into deep space.

Never in history has a book like ‘Climate Change vs Cranky Uncle’ been needed so badly. Channel its power of science and critical thinking!

This Week’s Word Is “Wormwood.” Sometimes you just need to get on and read whatever everybody is saying you should read. I’ve had Rosewater by Tade Thompson sitting on my to-be-read pile for months, but such is the nature of to-be-read piles they tend to grow rather than diminish and so I never quite got […]

The Infinite is a slim time-travel detective novel aimed at readers around 10 and upwards. It features a group of “Leaplings”, children who were born on 29th February, who also have “The Gift.”

‘The Cat and the City’ is a series of nested stories set in the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo. It’s a fabulous novel from start to finish.

Jeanette Winterson’s ‘Frankissstein’ is an ambitious retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic novel that succeeds on just about every level.

We review Onjali Q. Raúf’s pair of excellent children’s novels that focus on difficult issues whilst remaining filled with empathy and hope

M.T. Hill’s ‘The Breach’ is a slow burning urban horror that chills with its creeping sense of dread.

‘Echo Cycle’ is intriguing and compelling specualtive fiction, that tips its hat to Orwell whilst also taking its readers to Ancient Rome.

A book that uses infographics to examine the structure, themes, and tropes of genre movies – what’s not to love?

‘Make a Living Living’ is a book about how to follow your dreams and make a living out of it.

Stephen Biesty’s ‘Incredible Cross-Sections’ has inspired children for a quarter of century. It’s easy to see why in this anniversary edition.

Ever wondered how your brain worked? Ever wondered how you wondered? Find out with DK’s excellent new book ‘How the Brain Works.”

‘I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End’ is a well thought out, tactile reading experience, designed to switch children onto the magic of books

‘China Through Time’ travels through 2,500 years of history of China’s Grand Canal in 14 beautifully illustrated panels.