Wings over water: the story of the world’s greatest air race and the birth of the Spitfire
A wonderfully told story of the Spitfire’s origins, the Schnieder Cup.
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Life of Pi, by Yann Martel
A novel which seems normal, but it becomes more surreal the further into the text you go.
The Dry, by Jane Harper
An intriguing Aussie murder mystery set against the backdrop of a severe heart-breaking drought.
True Grit, by Bear Grylls
Disappointing to find out it wasn’t about Bear, but the stories partly made up for it.
The Republic, by Plato
A tough read, but with many surprising lessons and advice still relevant to modern life.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
A mostly well told story of Dorrigo Evans, from prewar to the aftermath and recovery.
Captain James Cook, by Rob Mundle
A highly detailed and accurate look at the life of Captain Cook, told brilliantly by Rob Mundle.
Nobody’s girl: a memoir of surviving abuse and fighting for justice
A harrowing account by the girl who suffered the abuse of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and how she survived it.
America Unchained, by Dave Gorman
Comedian Dave Gorman’s attempt to drive across the USA only using independent suppliers and not giving anything to The ManTM.
The Wolf of Wall Street
“I partied like a rock star and lived like a king”, the true story of Jordon Belfort’s rise to fortune, and then reality catching up… but not too much.