Rating: 5/5 This is the story of Starr, a 16-year-old African-American girl, who is the only witness to her best friend, Khalil, being shot by a white police officer. The shooting suddenly merges Starr’s two worlds of her black-majority neighbourhood and her white-majority high school, as Starr struggles to keep the two different versions from... Continue Reading →
Despite the unassuming store front and the slightly cluttered display, Topping & Company of Ely is no ordinary bookshop. Take a closer look, and you will see the posters advertising several events with high-profile authors and public figures, such as Matt Lucas, Nigella Lawson, and Susan Hill. Dare to step inside, and you will see the... Continue Reading →
For those who have never heard of Foyles bookshop before, or had the chance to visit their flagship store on Charing Cross Road like I did, Foyles is what would happen if you took all your favourite parts from your favourite bookstores and then threw in some extras. With over 4 miles of shelving and... Continue Reading →
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