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A Little History of Religion by Richard Holloway

“It turns out that religion may be a greater enemy of god than atheism.”

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

This book gave me mixed feelings. Even in the lows, however, I couldn’t help but respect what has been achieved here.

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Dark Places grew on me after the second reading attempt. Although I wasn’t in love with it by the end, I don’t regret giving it my time.

Head North by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram

My best, most concise attempt at a book-Burnham commentary (sorry, Steve – nobody’s asked me) with the occasional jab at the Tories for good measure.

2026 Reads

Masterpieces

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Children of Time

Adrian Tchaikovsky

The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring

J. R. R. Tolkien

Bookshelf Bangers

A Little History of Religion by Richard Holloway
A Little History of Religion

Richard Holloway

A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
A Short Stay in Hell

Steven L. Peck

Making Money by Terry Pratchett
Making Money

Terry Pratchett

Solid

Head North by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram
Head North

Andy Burnham & Steve Rotheram

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Guns, Germs and Steel

Jared Diamond

All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood
All The Worst Humans

Phil Elwood

Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
Captivate

Vanessa Van Edwards

The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
The Culture Map

Erin Meyer

Wobbly

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Dark Places

Gillian Flynn

Engineering in Plain Sight by Grady Hillhouse
Engineering in Plain Sight

Grady Hillhouse

Bleach My Eyes

Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr Spencer Johnson
Who Moved My Cheese?

Dr Spencer Johnson