Book Reviews


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Review: Apocalypse by Lizzie Wade

The end is never really the end. Lizzie Wade’s Apocalypse reveals how humanity has long turned catastrophe into transformation—and survival…

Red Pockets Alice Mah review

Review: Red Pockets by Alice Mah

ByMark RoweMar 27, 2025
In Red Pockets, Alice Mah returns to her ancestral village in China to find crumbling graves, spiritual unrest and toxic smog. What follows is a haunting journey through heritage, grief and environmental collapse
No Country for a Woman

Review: No Country for a Woman by Jane Dismore

ByJules StewartMar 6, 2025

Jules Stewart reviews Jane Dismore’s latest book, No Country for a Woman, out now When Lady Dorothy Mills was a…

Writer’s Reads: Jane Dismore

Writer’s Reads: Jane Dismore

Writer of history and heritage Jane Dismore recommends some of her favourite reads. Her latest book, No Country For A Woman, is out now
Writer’s reads: Martin Goodman

Writer’s reads: Martin Goodman

Writer and conservationist Martin Goodman selects from his library some of his favourite reads. His latest book, My Head For A Tree, is out now
Review: My Head For A Tree by Martin Goodman

Review: My Head For A Tree by Martin Goodman

ByJules StewartJan 25, 2025
Goodman's latest book dives into the extraordinary world of the Bishnoi, the planet's first eco-warriors – and what we can learn from the community
Humanitarianism 2.0 by Hugo Slim

Review: Humanitarianism 2.0 by Hugo Slim

ByJules StewartNov 16, 2024
Hugo Slim's book dives into the ethics of humanitarian aid amidst our the ever-growing climate energy
'Why We Travel'

Review: Why We Travel

Ash Bhardwaj's latest book dives into the 'why' behind our love of travelling – and how our curiosity to explore should be deeply understood.
Humans People book review

Book Review: Human Peoples

Luís Quinta-Murci's latest book on how studying DNA can paint a fascinating picture of human history across the globe.
How to Lose a War cover with map behind.

Review: How To Lose A War by Amin Saikal

ByJules StewartSep 1, 2024
Saikal's book looks at the story of America's intervention in Afghanistan, and the Taliban's rise back to power following US withdrawal.
Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question book cover with a photo of melting ice caps and sunset in background.

Review: Climate Anxiety And The Kid Question by Jade Sasser

ByBryony CottamAug 31, 2024
Sasser's book focuses on the underrepresented effects of climate change upon ethnic minority communities & their decisions to have children.
No One Left book with background of globe.

Review: No One Left by Paul Morland

Paul Morland's latest book sheds light on the damaging effects of underpopulation and its impacts upon labour force, economic progress & more
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