Com Lit Review Five Go Glamping is such an immediately 'gettable' and obviously commercial title/idea for Chick Lit that it almost doesn't matter what happens, or even whether it's funny. Chick Lit fans would have already bought the book by the time they found out. However, since this sort of boo... view book

Com Lit Review An endearing trait of Britishness is siding with the underdog, suggestive as it is of a collective kindness. Wilberforce and Grace immediately gives us the quiet satisfaction of starting off feeling slightly on the moral high ground, as Wil so clearly needs us to be nice to him. Gr... view book

Graffiti Heaven is a really impressive and convincing piece of writing, with any of its 'edgy' darkness amply, and necessarily, balanced by some lovely colourful and amusing touches. The sense of place, a weatherboard-mall-pylon sort of place, is tangible, almost as a character in its own right. T... view book

Com Lit Review Ginger the Buddha Cat was always likely to succeed here, being about cats, and being in the slipstream of Rupee Millionaires. So, with the cat-critting reality goggles on, there seemed to be a distinct risk of disappointment. But lo! Luckily, that was not to be. This is a really ... view book

Com Lit Review The basic premise of coupling old age with old fairy tales is inherently comical, instantly understandable and increasingly topical. There is probably a clearly-defined market for it too, in the general arena of present-giving. The Anna Wintour-ish wicked queen is an excellent sta... view book