We here at Jaffe & Neale are always happy to recommend our favourite reads. Here are our picks for October.
“Written while his wife was dying of cancer, this book is a powerful human to love and loss. It’s set away from planet Earth and takes you out of this world and comfort zone.”
– Patrick
The Book of Strange New Things, £8.99
“A fantastic book that deals with the issue of drugs in a new way. Through heart wrenching personal stories to the historical and scientific aspects, Johann Hari ensures the reader is gripped throughout, whether Hari is interviewing a Cartel hit-man or talking to Government task forces, you get a real sense of the war on drugs and the horrors it often involves.”
– Leanne
Chasing The Scream, £9.99
“A very entertaining world trip to eat the perfect piece of beef. Packed with information and very funny. Schatzker is the Bill Bryson of beef!”
– Patrick
Steak, £9.99
“A blind French girl and a German enthusiast eventually meet in war torn Brittany. A wonderful all embracing story. A joy.”
– Patrick
All the Light We Cannot See, £8.99
“Part sci-fi, part who dunnit and part dystopic vision, Suddain seamlessly blends genres in this darkly humorous gastronomic adventure. With all the wit of Douglas Adams, Hunters & Collectors is wholly original, and constantly surprising.”
– Peter
Hunters & Collectors, £14.99
“This light-hearted tale will keep you entertained and laughing from start to finish. Luurtsema captures the humour and the awkward stages of life perfectly.”
– Polly
Girl out of Water, £6.99
“If it’s anything like ‘The Universe versus Alex Woods’ then it’s a must read.”
– Patrick
The Empathy Problem, £16.99
“A cleverly written book that opens your eyes to an engaging storyline. A heavy read with a unique storyline, that will keep you hooked from the get-go.”
– Polly
Only Ever Yours , £7.99
“Essex Serpent is a wonderful historical novel about life, love, science and faith. I found it bewitching and completely stunning. One of my favourite reads of the year.”
– Leanne
Essex Serpent, £14.99
“A raw account of addiction and recovery. Amy Liptrot returns to her childhood home of Orkney to heal and to continue to battle against destructive habits. Inspiring nature writing and and beautifully written memoir.”
– Leanne
The Outrun, £8.99
“A thrilling and atmospheric adventure, full of lies and deception. Evolution and feminism are wonderfully woven to create this enthralling novel.”
– Leanne
The Lie Tree, £7.99
“A fascinating read with a really interesting back story in the book. Reminds me of Agatha Christies’ whodunnit style, and it will keep you guessing and trying to figure it out with every new development.”
– Esme
The Human Flies, £7.99
“Nobel Prize winner. Journalism at its most moving. A must read.”
– Patrick
Chernobyl Prayer, £9.99
“This is a fabulous love story set around the time of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Lyrical, joyful and packs a punch.”
– Patrick
All That is Solid Melts into Air, £8.99
“This is not like “50 shades of Grey” It’s far more thrilling, entertaining and funny.”
– Patrick
Maestro, £7.99
“A thriller and nature writing wrapped up in this fabulous classic.”
– Patrick
Rogue Male £8.99
“Marc Dane saw his lover and six colleagues murdered. Now he’s on the run From MI6 and has to stop some terrorists. Top page turning!”
– Patrick
Nomad, £12.99
“A modern day “Heart of Darkness”. The hunt for rubies in the Amazon has mercurial characters, Malaria and monsters in the jungle. Excellent.”
– Patrick
Marlow’s Landing, £12.99
“Witty whodunnit wonderfully plotted. This is profound and beautiful. Don’t miss the joy of reading this.”
– Patrick
Barkskins, £18.99
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Here were the picks for last September:
“The Woman in Cabin 10 is tense, full of twists, and totally thrilling. The changes in narrative will keep you guessing right up until the very end.”
– Emily
The Woman in Cabin 10, £9,99
“Funny and utterly bewildering, The Disaster Artist recounts the creation of the best worst film ever made, and explores the mind of it’s bizarre creator and director, Tommy Wiseau.”
– Peter
The Disaster Artist, £8.99
“One of the most moving I have ever read. I cry every time I read it. Incredibly powerful and compassionate storytelling.”
– Leanne
A Monster Calls, £9.99