A truly fascinating look at some little known parts of the globe, with some incredible stories for the armchair traveller and adventurer.

After seeing this come through the library I thought I'd give it a try. Wow. Awesome biography. Kunal is funny and has really been through a lot. He may not…

Memoir of the author's childhood in Sussex, and her investigation of the 'Guinea Pigs' and the dedicated nurses who worked with them.

Quirky but fascinating book about the development of typeface, and what your chosen font says about you!

If you love Simon Winchester, this is a must read! Intriguing 'history' and future of the magnificent Pacific Ocean.

Interesting insight into what life was like for the women who worked at Bletchley Park during the war.

I'm not a cat person, and I'm not a Buddhist, but this was a delightful and enjoyable easy read.

History of the Ritz and the goings on there during WWII. Read about the antics and intrigues of Hemingway, Chanel, Dietrich and more.

Interesting account of Bletchley Park during WWII. Not focussed on the code breaking, but about the life the people led while working there.