Category: Books
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REVIEW: Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries
This book reveals a man and actor who was filled with passion for theatre – but also someone who would not hold back on what he thought of people. Of all the actors who have passed away over the years, Alan Rickman’s was (and still is) was one that really pained me. I never met […]
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Review Round Up: Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
We take a look at what is being said about this much hyped book…. The Guardian: “Spare is by turns compassion-inducing, frustrating, oddly compelling and absurd. Harry is myopic as he sits at the centre of his truth, simultaneously loathing and locked into the tropes of tabloid storytelling, the style of which his ghostwritten autobiography […]
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Review Round Up: The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
We take a look at what critics have been saying about the latest book from Bret Easton Ellis. The Guardian: “As the book and its characters move towards a shattering state of “exalted understanding”, we realise the precision and subtlety of its metatextual structure. The concluding violence is both climax and origination.” The Observer: “A […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Books of 2022
Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite reads of 2022…. Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman: what intrigued me about this novel is the fact it was the re-imagining of a Greek myth, set in Georgian London. Now while it was initially a bit of a slow-burner, it soon developed into something that was compelling to read. […]
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REVIEW: Mr Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain
A fast paced but charming Regency set romance that will delight fans of other romantic novels. Having recently been transformed into a film , Mr Malcolm’s List has certainly plenty to recommend it – despite much more the focus is being on romance rather than perhaps something a little more racier in contrast to other […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Book Picks for 2023
Emma Clarendon selects some of the books she can’t wait to read this year…. Atalanta by Jennifer Saint: following on from her beautiful previous novels Ariadne and Elektra, Jennifer Saint brings to life the story of Atalanta and her adventures amidst the Argonauts. She has wonderful poetic quality to the way in which she re-tells […]
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NEWS: Nancy Meckler’s Notes From the Rehearsal Room to be Published
The theatre director’s book is set into what it takes to turn words on a page into a theatre production. It has been announced that Bloomsbury Methuen will publish Notes From the Rehearsal Room by Nancy Meckler as part of its Theatre Makers series on the 9th February 2023. Renowned theatre and film director Nancy […]
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REVIEW: Death on the Pier by Jamie West
This first book in a new murder mystery series hits all the right notes to create a suitably intriguing read. Having worked on numerous West End shows, Jamie West puts his knowledge of the industry to excellent use in this cosy and insightful murder mystery, which has slight echoes of The Mousetrap to it – […]
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NEWS: Transworld to Publish Nowhere to Run By Jonathan Sayer
The book publisher has confirmed plans to publish the comedy performer and writer’s account of running a non-league football team. Transworld Publishers have announced the publication of Nowhere to Run by Jonathan Sayer, best known as writer and performer as part of Mischief Theatre, set for release on the 18th May 2023. This new book […]
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REVIEW: Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
This retelling of the story of Medusa and Perseus makes you see it through fresh eyes, leaving you wondering what is beauty and what a monster truly is. Natalie Haynes is so good at challenging are perceptions of characters in Greek mythology, not only transforming perspectives from the Trojan War through 1000 Ships that put […]