Category Archives: Book Reviews

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Adam Randall

This book’s a real treat. For me, this is the story which I associate more strongly with Christmas than any other. It’s a classic and one which I think anybody can enjoy. I do like to keep my reviews completely … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Christmas | Leave a comment

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Adam Randall

Matilda is, perhaps, one of Roald Dahl’s most well regarded novels. It tells the story of the titular Matilda and her rather troublesome life. It is, at its heart, a children’s novel, but it’s one which I think can still … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Adam Randall

I’m sure everybody knows this story. Not only is it one of the most popular Shakespeare plays, but also one of the best known love stories from throughout all of history. Romeo and Juliet themselves are thought of as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Adam Randall

It was his three first novels, The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds and The Island of Doctor Moreau that made H.G. Wells into the successful author he’s remembered as today. However, while those first two are always remembered … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

Watchmen by Alan Moore

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Adam Randall

Alan Moore’s Watchmen is a standalone graphic novel, which takes the superhero genre and tries to play it as realistically as possible. The result is something which is very pleasing and something which can be enjoyed both by fans of … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Adam Randall

This is non-fiction book which sets out to help its readers overcome any forms of creative block and get on with their own projects. The main focus seems to be on writing (as Pressfield himself is a writer) but he … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Writing | Leave a comment

The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Adam Randall

I just recently finished reading this book, and it has become one of my absolute favourite novels and while I enjoy pretty much every book that I read, I don’t have all that many absolute favourites. Having said that, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

Who on Earth is Tom Baker? by Tom Baker

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Adam Randall

As you may be able to guess from the title, this book is the autobiography of Tom Baker, the actor best known for his portrayal of the Fourth Doctor on Doctor Who. His version of the Doctor is known for … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Doctor Who | Leave a comment

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Adam Randall

In 1999 Stephen King was in a horrible accident which left him with a long and difficult recuperation period. Dreamcatcher is the first novel he wrote after this accident and while it may be a story about aliens and psychic … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment

Holes by Louis Sachar

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Adam Randall

This is one of those children’s novels which I imagine will appeal to all ages, even if you’re not the kind of person who’ll usually be interested in things with a younger target audience. Holes contains a large cast of … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment