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Man Who Recorded the World by John Szwed
Writer, musicologist, archivist, singer, DJ, filmmaker, record, radio and TV producer, Alan Lomax was a man of many parts. Without him the history of popular music would have been very different. This book tells the story of a musical and political era.Read full review
Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders
'We are a trading community, a commercial people. Murder is doubtless a very shocking offence, nevertheless as what is done is not to be undone, let us make our money out of it.' PunchRead full review
Ours are the Streets by Sunjeev Sahota
Imtiaz Raina, born in Sheffield, young father, young husband, son of loving parents, has decided to die. He has convinced himself that he believes in his cause. And before he leaves home for a final time, he wants to be sure his family understand why. So he decides to write for them, to leave his journey behind.Read full review
Pulse by Julian Barnes
A new collection of short stories from the acclaimed author of 'Cross Channel' and 'Arthur & George'. Ranging from the domestic to the extraordinary, from Italy to England, and through different historical eras, each is imbued with the humour, poignancy and perception that marks Barnes' work.Read full review
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