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A thoughtful tale of a plain jane who meets her son, aged 20, for the first time since he was put up for adoption. The story deals with *BIG* issues including loneliness, Multiple Sclerosis and depleted uranium. A fantastic read which I couldn't put down. (45 words)

This is a departure for Coupland, told as a non-linear series of tales about Scout. To be honest I found this rather depressing as it offers a fairly comprehensive explanation of how events can lead to depression. However, it was thought provoking, and that's not always a bad thing. (49 words)

Astonishingly good. This is a fictional journal of extraordinary interest, factually accurate, spanning the majority of the 20th century. One can relate to the emotion expressed and marvel at the adventures some only dream of. I would advise anyone in need of a novel to pick up this classic. (49 words)

Other reviews have described this book, about a young man dealing with a mentally ill mother and being dumped with her equally disturbed psychiatrist, as funny. While well written, I found this genuinely quite upsetting, and descriptions of the house he lived in left me wanting to spring clean. (49 words)

The story of Salomon Brothers (the big bond dealers) told by an ex-employee who worked in London and New York during one of the defining times of the 20th century financial world. Throughout, it is interesting, funny, shocking and readable. Populated with Gordon Gekko types and some great annecdotes. (49 words)

McEnroe serves up an enjoyable reminder of the halcyon days of pro-tennis. Honest and at times modest, Superbrat nevertheless doesn't disappoint with at times self-adoring commentary of those early 80s battles (I thought Connors was the GOOD guy!) A good account from a sector not renowned for literary triumph. (49 words)

Matthew Parris, the ex Parliamentary sketch writer for the Times has written one of the best autobiographies I have ever read. In it he cannot be accused of self-serivce being, in equal measure, self depracating, shockingly honest, funny, moving and, most of all, human. An example for all prospective autobiographers. (50 words)

Thought provoking novel offering a viewpoint on how the media frenzy surrounding a high school shooting can have very significant consequences for individuals involved. More sad than funny, despite what other reviews say, and not as good as Douglas Coupland's book on a similar theme, but certainly worth a read. (50 words)

Set in the Hareem of the King of Morocco, some time in the late 18th Century, this novel concentrates on the life of one of the concubines, a Scottish girl. Loosely based on historical evidence about European women in Morocco, this was both interesting and enjoyable. Perfect holiday reading. (49 words)

If you know nothing about Relativity, Quantum or String theories then this is an excellent starting point. The nature of the subject is abstract but Brian Greene manages to explain (most) of the basic theories using simple examples. Of course this just scratches the surface but interesting and no maths! (50 words)