Book Review - North to Paradise - Ousman Umar
Short but powerful book about a boys journey from a small village in Ghana to the streets of Barcelona, and the dangers he faces on the way.
Audiobook Review - Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey’s mix of memoir and homespun philosophy is an exuberant and infectious book, best enjoyed on audio.
Book Review - Sing Backwards and Weep - Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan’s autobiography is a raw and unflinching account of a life lived as a singer and drug addict. Superbly written, it’s one of the best music autobiographies I’ve ever read.
Book Review - Windswept and Interesting - Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly recalls his own life in this audiobook, interspersed with some of his best jokes, stories, and even a bit of singing. Warm, hilarious and revealing, the big yin is perfect company.
Book review - Rememberings - Sinéad O’Connor
A rollercoaster of an autobiography by the protest singer, Sinéad O’Connor, from her troubled childhood through to her singing career and mental health troubles. Raw, honest and revealing.