Review: Lies Sleeping by Ben Aaronovitch

I have a confession to make; I’m hooked on Ben Aaronovitch’s crime-fighting, fantasy series. What’s more, I have a sneaking suspicion that the Peter Grant stories may be based on truth. Somewhere out there, a group of wizards runs around London, solving supernatural crime for the Metropolitan Police Force….

NW by Zadie Smith

It took me five years to pick up a copy of NW and now I’ve finally cracked it open I wish I hadn’t waited. One of the best novels I’ve read this year, it follows four Londoners; Natalie, Leah, Felix and Nathan. They all grew up on the same fictional council estate, but as adults lead very different lives.

How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

I’m sure you’ve met those annoying, smug people who can’t resist saying “the book’s better”, when you mention novels’ movie adaptations. Now I have to make a confession. Nine times out of ten, that awful person is me. If you’re exactly the same, I’d recommend picking up How to Stop Time by Matt Haig.

The Invisible Crowd by Ellen Wiles

Whatever you’re doing right now, stop. You need to find a copy of this amazing book. The Invisible Crowd is an outstanding debut novel from human-rights-barrister-turned-author, Ellen Wiles.