Reviews

By David Sedaris This is a short essay, only 17 pages, by American born humourist Sedaris. An engaging read for a lunch hour. A young David promised himself that when he became a celebrated author that he would never ignore or show disinterest to his fans at his book signings. This was something that he … Continue reading Themes and Variations

By Gregg Dunnett Billy is eleven years old and lives with his dad, in a cliff top cottage, on a small island off the coast of America. Billy isn’t quite your ordinary boy, he never quite fits in. He would like to be a marine biologist, or a detective, or maybe both! He always has … Continue reading The Things You Find in Rock Pools

By Katharine Johnson Five graduates decide to get onto the property ladder and buy a house together. They host a New Years Eve party and then not long after discover a body in their basement. They all saw the young man, alive and well at the party, but none claim to have actually known him. … Continue reading The Suspects

By Mhairi Mcfarlane This is a thoroughly modern rom-com, which deals with the more serious subject of how our self esteem can be affected by bullying and body shaming. Dr Anna Alessi, a successful educated career woman, was bullied at school by her peers because of her weight. This was particularly hurtful because she had … Continue reading Here’s Looking at You