War is a serious matter and people die in it. But in the hands of Spike Millighan, everything and everyone just becomes part of one marvellous or another sublime pun.
This is a book on the history of science. This is Bill Bryson’s look at how science evolved to get us where we are today
Initially published in an abridged form in 1978, The Stand is the story of a world gone mad after a biological weapon is accidentally released.
Start With Why is a rather slim volume. It is about 250 pages and while it does not come with fancy charts and illustrations, it makes for very smooth reading.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s favourite book, according to many, was The White Company.
My Family and Other Animals Is a uniquely accessible book. Literally anyone who knows the language can read the book and laugh.