‘She didn’t for a moment doubt that she would get the people of Broken Wheel to read, regardless of what they thought.’ ‘Bivald encourages us to look for adventure in both literature and life…Charming’ – The Lady Katarina Bivald has herself worked in a bookshop. In fact, her home in Sweden that she shares with … Continue reading The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend | Katarina Bivald

‘With its sparkling wit, clever heroine and moving love story, Pride and Prejudice is an immaculate comedy of manners, and Jane Austen’s most popular novel.’ Jane Austen is one of the greats of English literature. Her novels are widely read and enjoyed and are extremely accessible as classics. Austen’s novels feature a mix of romance … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen

‘There is no going back in life. There is no return. No second chance.’ Daphne Du Maurier was born in London and expressed an interest in literature from an early age. It was in 1931 that her first novel, The Loving Spirit, was published, but it was Rebecca that launched her career to such heights … Continue reading My Cousin Rachel | Daphne Du Maurier

‘There’s more to life than being alive.’ Nicola Yoon grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn and now lives in LA. Everything, Everything is her first novel and has been highly successful since its publication in 2015. In May 2017 it will be released as a film starring Amanda Stenberg (The Hunger Games) and Nick Robinson … Continue reading Everything Everything | Nicola Yoon

‘By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily’s debut essay collection will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It’s time to claim your voice. And live your life unfiltered.’ Lily Collins was originally born in the UK but moved to the US with her mum at the age of about 6. … Continue reading Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me | Lily Collins

‘What happens after you die? Maybe you turn into the wind. Maybe you turn into the stars. Maybe you go to another world.’ Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee are both award-winning children’s authors. Appelt’s most acclaimed work is The Underneath which received a Newbery Honour and was a National Book Award finalist. McGhee’s novel Someday … Continue reading Maybe a Fox | Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee

‘This is their story. This is the sound of a hundred thousand women’s voices. This is what they’re telling us.’ Laura Bates is the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project which has taken off more than she could have imagined. Bates reaches out to people through this online forum, along with twitter and other events … Continue reading Everyday Sexism | Laura Bates

Note: Tolkien chooses to use the plural of dwarf as dwarves, where as during this review I will be using the normal dwarfs. ‘Never laugh at live dragons, Bilbo you fool.’ J.R.R. Tolkien is possibly best known for writing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has become a massively popular film franchise. Tolkien had … Continue reading The Hobbit | J.R.R. Tolkien

Note: I am not going to pretend that I know much at all about disability so I am pretty much totally unaware if the portrayal in the novel is accurate (I am not therefore saying that I believe it to be an inaccurate portrayal either). Furthermore, please be aware that this novel is a work … Continue reading Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

‘Sundrenched and optimistic, and exploring many issues at the heart of Edwardian life – radical thinking, women’s suffrage, the constrictions of English social rules – this is a brilliantly witty love story.’ E.M. Forster is known, above all, for being a writer. His most popular works include A Room with a View, Howard’s End and … Continue reading A Room with a View | E.M. Forster