[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyEmR9wT2U&rel=0] GOLD by Chris Cleave The extraordinary new novel from the author of international bestseller THE OTHER HAND. Usually, this is where we’d tell you what this book is about. But with Chris Cleave, it’s a bit different. Because if you’ve read THE OTHER HAND or INCENDIARY , you’ll know that what his books are abou... Read more

What’s going on you ask? You’re watching morning TV and the newsreader is reporting on the weather in Perth from a London bus. Uncle Toby’s ads are on every 16 seconds. The local paper is selling boxing kangaroo badges and Laurie Lawrence is doing a speaking tour. Yes Booktopians, the Olympics are nearly upon us. A show of global unity for some, national disunity for others, t... Read more