Book Snapshot An informative and competent analysis of the life and death of Richard III which holds up as a historical biography but may leave modern readers expecting more… What It’s About With a new introduction and concluding chapter from bestselling medieval author Dan Jones. Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures inContinue reading “The Life and Death of Richard III – Review”
Category Archives: Non Fiction
The Genetic Book of the Dead: A Darwinian Reverie – A Fascinating Evolutionary Journey
Book Snapshot Dawkins continues to astound with his new book on evolution, one that makes you marvel at the wonder of science What It’s About One of the world’s great science writers and a book that reflects on the vast arc of evolutionary history and what it tells us about life on earth. How muchContinue reading “The Genetic Book of the Dead: A Darwinian Reverie – A Fascinating Evolutionary Journey”
Words the Vikings Gave Us – Review
Author – Grace Tierney Pages – 224 Genre – Non Fiction; Etymology, History Publishing Information – Wordfoolery Press, 6th August 2021 Blurb “Words The Vikings Gave Us” is a light-hearted look at the horde of words the English dictionary stole from the Vikings. From akimbo to yule Old Norse merged with Anglo-Saxon to form theContinue reading “Words the Vikings Gave Us – Review”
Northern Mythology – Review
Author – Tim Rayborn Pages – 480 Genre – Non Fiction Publishing Information – Cider Tree Press, 7th November 2024 Blurb Discover the complex mythology of the legendary Nordic people who inspired Hollywood films, epic novels, and more. Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarök itself–these magical tales have enthralled audiences for centuries. ThisContinue reading “Northern Mythology – Review”
Unruly – Review
Author – David Mitchell Pages – 433 Publishing Information – Penguin, September 2023 Blurb Think you know your kings and queens? Think again. In UNRULY, David Mitchell explores how England’s monarchs, while acting as feared rulers firmly guiding their subjects’ destinies, were in reality a bunch of lucky sods who were mostly as silly andContinue reading “Unruly – Review”
Murder: The Biography – Review
A fascinating and accessible insight into the history of murder and manslaughter in the English legal system. Author – Kate Morgan Pages – 346 Publishing Information – Muldark, 29th April, 2021 Review Murder: The Biography may surprise people who haven’t read the blurb, as the book actually looks at the way the British legal systemContinue reading “Murder: The Biography – Review”
Spells and Spaceships 