I recently bought a book regarding the atomic age through the history of 6 nuclear disasters. There is a factual mistake in it so who would I contact to rectify this, the publishers, the author- or...
Hi, I have a vivid memory of a book I took out at the library in the 80s in the U.K. I didn’t want to give it back! I remember taking it out three or four times and remember exactly where it was on...
A quiz question asks what European city inspired JK Rowling to write her first Harry Potter novel. Possible answers might be Porto or London, or elsewhere. Does anyone have a definitive answer?
I've just purchased another of Nigel Slaters books on audible ... 'The Kitchen Diaries' Along with the read comes a free pdf of recipes for each one of the months! They look delicous!! Can't wait to...
.. 'The Christmas Chronicles' I'm late to discovering Nigel. I've just bought this audio book & I absolutely love the way he passionately describes the seasons & ingredients in detail. Has anyone read...
I am driving both myself and Mrs JtH mad due to my inability to complete this...... https://caboodle.nationalbooktokens.com/hiddenbooks/default.aspx?competition=16# Oblique help would be much...
Is anyone reading this/has read it? If so what do/did you think of it? I’m a big fan of Osman on tv, but if I’m honest I’m finding the book quite boring. It’s had good reviews and some big names...
I recently read a book about a refugee from war-torn Sierra Leone towards the end of last century which is an amazing tale, but shows how things can work out better for these folk if they are given...
Not Rebus, but sounds like a good read: WESTWIND - ONE WEEK TO GO After his friend suspects something strange going on at the satellite facility where they both work – and then goes missing – Martin...
Long shot. Before 1964 I borrowed a book at random from the local library. It was the funniest book I have ever read. It starts with the main character in bed with his wife. He is due to go to jail...
having read a few replies regarding Dark Materials and a few people saying they like the fantasy genre, was wondering if anyone had read Roger Zelazny's 'The Chronicles of Amber' ? I read them many...
"The Greatest Show on Earth" by Richard Dawkins. He tries to explain, in logical and straightforward language, what evolution is all about. No requirement to find hidden interpretations or predictions...