Gray's dissection of modern delusion, cant and wishful thinking is to be welcomed in this moment of convulsion ... This is a book to learn from and argue with

A thoroughly enjoyable book ... These essays cover a remarkable range of topics, from Isaiah Berlin to Damien Hirst, from torture to environmentalism. But their unifying theme is that our naïve belief in the idea of progress has turned modern life into a constant round of shadow-boxing

A visionary ... one of the most reliably provocative and heterodox voices in British intellectual life today

Gray has consistently anticipated the shape of things to come . . . he teaches us that true humanism is to be found in uncertainty and doubt

Invigorating...elegant, witty, incisive... Gray's assault on Enlightenment ideas of progress is timelier than ever

I really enjoyed it and couldn't put it down all weekend!

I saw the cover, and true book lust began . . . seductive and more than a little scary . . . The sexual tension drips off the pages . . . There are more twists and turns in the book than a dance sequence . . . Fallen is an amazing start to a series and a refreshing change to the genre

I couldn't put it down . . . I highly recommend this book

Twilight fans will love this word-of-mouth hit

There is sometimes awesomeness behind the covers. And Fallen is one such book. And the cover is deliciously gothic . . . The book has an air of mystery to it, and there are twists and turns everywhere. It certainly keeps you guessing . . . Move over, Hush, Hush, for there is more originality and awesomeness here

Full of unexpected twists, with romance, intrigue and even scares

An exciting climax and an intriguing ending

I have one word for you: WOW! This book is absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, Torment. Seriously, Fallen is unbelievably good, and I may just have to read it again soon. You need this book!

Lauren Kate really knows how to keep a reader engaged. A breathtaking read. 5/5

With its original plot and charming protagonist, there is much to like about Emily Barr's young-adult debut.

Her [Emily's] page-turning talents are put to good use in Flora's adventure, as the reader accompanies a brave teenager on a journey to discover who she really is.

Barr's light touch captures the innocence and integrity of Flora's voice.

Readers will surely have difficulty forgetting about Flora, her parents and their predicament.

An icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook.

A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch.

An absorbing, original and definitely memorable book.

A winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity, but underlined with a darker edge, belying the author's previous experience as a thriller writer . . . a coming-of-age, finding-yourself-type novel which is, in turn, unsettling and uplifting.

This is yet another masterwork from the wonderful Israeli novelist whose work resonates with emotional intelligence, humanity and truth.

Bold, brash, angry and heartbreakingly tender, with flurries of exasperated humour, here is a novel to take one by surprise… A demanding and gloriously rewarding novel, in it Grossman confronts the business of being alive.

A sensitive and deeply emotional account of a past-prime comedian… This book is an immersive read for both the fans and haters of the stand-up comedy, but tread carefully if you’re not up for an emotional rollercoaster.

The perfect antidote to Trump.

This book is a compelling study of the relationship between artist and spectator, and how suffering feeds into art, and he’s made of it a bravura performance… Extraordinary.

A haunting, intense and Man Booker International prize-winning novel from a great writer.

Incredibly fast paced, and the dialogue comes at you like a machine gun… It is powerful in its own right.

Abrasive, unexpected and eventually heartbreaking, it is a masterclass in characterisation and structure, and it beat off some exceptionally strong competition to win the prize… A Horse Walks into a Bar is quite unlike any other Grossman book except in one important respect: it’s another masterpiece.

Excellent.

Pitch-perfect black comedy