20/20 Visionaries: Dead Celebrity Interviews
£7.65
Dive into the pages of Dead celebrity Interviews, where the voices of history's most intriguing personalities are resurrected to tackle modern dilemmas. This bold and imaginative book presents a series of fabricated interviews with 20 iconic figures – from the powerful thunder of Zeus to the poignant melodies of Nina Simone, and from the philosophical musings of Albert Camus to the adventurous tales of Robin Hood and Maid Marion.
Each interview in this collection is a masterful blend of humour and insight, offering a satirical yet profound perspective on today's most pressing issues. Imagine Virginia Woolf discussing gender equality, Popeye and Tom giving their take on domestic violence, or Anne Brontë weighing in on modern education trends. Dead Celebrity Interviews seamlessly marries the past with the present, inviting readers to reflect on contemporary problems through the lens of those who grappled with similar challenges centuries ago.
Featuring a diverse cast of characters including Bertie Wooster, Diogenes the Dog, Abel Magwitch, Mr. Venus, the infamous Charles “Lucky” Luciano, and even the enigmatic Flipper, each interview is a creative and thought-provoking journey through time.
Crafted with wit and a keen eye for societal critique, Dead Celebrity Interviews is more than just a book; it's a portal to the past with a direct line to the present. It's an invitation to laugh, ponder, and perhaps even gain wisdom from the voices that echo through history. Perfect for fans of satire, history, and imaginative storytelling, this book promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.
£7.65
20/20 Visionaries: Dead Celebrity Interviews - Signed Copy
£9.99
Dead Celebrity Interviews, where the voices of history's most intriguing personalities are resurrected to tackle modern dilemmas. This bold and imaginative book presents a series of fabricated interviews with 20 iconic figures – from the powerful thunder of Zeus to the poignant melodies of Nina Simone, and from the philosophical musings of Albert Camus to the adventurous tales of Robin Hood and Maid Marion.
Each interview in this collection is a masterful blend of humour and insight, offering a satirical yet profound perspective on today's most pressing issues. Imagine Virginia Woolf discussing gender equality, Popeye and Tom giving their take on domestic violence, or Anne Brontë weighing in on modern education trends. Dead Celebrity Interviews seamlessly marries the past with the present, inviting readers to reflect on contemporary problems through the lens of those who grappled with similar challenges centuries ago.
Featuring a diverse cast of characters, including Bertie Wooster, Diogenes the Dog, Abel Magwitch, Mr. Venus, the infamous Charles “Lucky” Luciano, and even the enigmatic Flipper, each interview is a creative and thought-provoking journey through time.
Crafted with wit and a keen eye for societal critique, Dead Celebrity Interviews is more than just a book; it's a portal to the past with a direct line to the present. It's an invitation to laugh, ponder, and perhaps even gain wisdom from the voices that echo through history. Perfect for fans of satire, history, and imaginative storytelling, this book promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.
A Conflict Of Sisters
Knowing that you’re paranoid doesn’t make the world a safer place…
Ingrid’s innate anxiety has mellowed over the years. Her loving family cocooned her in practical advice and herbal tea, with a dash of Norse mythology thrown in. Now living with her boyfriend, Eric, her life is happier than it has ever been.
Until a bizarre murder changes everything.
Finding a nameless victim in a rented apartment, Ingrid is drawn into a police investigation where everyone she knows seems to be a suspect. While the killer remains at large, an unwelcome figure from her troubled childhood returns to torment her.
The world becomes ever more sinister and Ingrid finds her reality beginning to unravel. Someone seems intent on destroying both her family and her fragile mind. If the murderer is not discovered in time, she fears she will become his next victim, even if they never meet.
How do you protect those you love, when you can’t trust them not to kill you?
A Perfect Little Gift
£6.43
"A Perfect Little Gift" is a heartfelt collection that spans fifty years of Tony's writing. Through poetry and prose, Tony shares a slice of life as he sees it: with a touch of humour, a dash of whimsy, and a lot of heart. This book is like a window into Tony's thoughts on love, life, and everything in between.
With every page, you'll find stories of laughter, love, and the occasional tear, all wrapped up in Tony's unique perspective. He takes you on a journey through the ups and downs of life, reflecting on his experiences and those who've inspired him along the way.
"A Perfect Little Gift" is exactly that—a gift. It's straightforward, honest, and real, inviting you to find joy in the simple moments and beauty in the everyday. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or just looking for a bit of inspiration, Tony's collection offers a refreshing take on what it means to live and love.
£6.43
A Perfect Little Gift - Signed Copy
£8.99
Dive into the pages of "A Perfect Little Gift," a mesmerizing collection that spans fifty years of heartfelt poetry and prose. Tony, with his unique and observational lens, invites you into a world where whimsy and wisdom collide, offering a rare glimpse into the corridors of his mind. Through a blend of humour and introspection, this compilation explores the myriad facets of life, love, and mortality, each piece a beacon of insight into the human condition.
Adapted
Adapted is the unabridged autobiography of writer Josh Barry and his constant struggle with his own identity as a result of having Cerebral Palsy due to complications at his birth. Determined to live a “normal” life with mainstream expectations, Josh explains his lifelong quest to be accepted into society, from his parents fight to get him into state education to being welcomed into the entertainment industry, deeming his disability irrelevant.
In this book, we get a revealing insight into what it’s like to rely on others for almost all physical activities and the psychological effect of having 24 hour support. Yet despite this, Josh has enjoyed many successes both professionally and socially and has cultivated quite an original perception on the world which we get to see throughout.
This is a unique take on the against all odds story so expect to be inspired and entertained at the same time. You’ll be crying with tears and laughter in this brutally honest account of being a disabled person in the twenty first century.
All Fall Down
£9.19
Michael Hegessay, proud father, loving husband and pillar of the community is the first Floater. Without explanation a mysterious force takes him to the sky, leaving him hovering above his house. In his hand, his briefcase containing a dirty secret that could bring his world crashing down. As the day wears on it's not long before the skies are full of people, each with a story to tell. On the ground, fighting their own demons, a group of unlikely misfits come together in this explosive tale of Armageddon. Stunningly visual, All Fall Down takes you on a journey through the lightest and darkest parts of humanity's collective soul.
£9.19
Birthright
£9.99
Generations of Blackwells have farmed this land, but its isolation has protected it from the political unrest suffered by much of England at this time. Fred Blackwell is a hard-working, hard-drinking man who rules his family with belt and fist. Even after his death, the family must endure many ordeals before finally accepting that the farm is ill-fated. They decide to leave and make a new life in the colonies. Young Thomas, however, has Blackwell blood running through his veins and returns to Cromwell’s England to pursue his desire to own Blackwell farm once more; a desire which becomes an obsession that rules his life.
£9.99
Confessions
£9.19
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through twists and turns, light and dark, comedy and tragedy.
- An artist paints his hand back to life.
- Death is a 4ft elderly woman dressed in red.
- A curse is gratefully received.
- A mother goes to extremes to protect her daughter.
- A man speaks to his deceased wife through a tabletop.
- A luxurious coat becomes impossible to take off.
- A field of childhood dreams hosts a nightmare.
£9.19
Confessions of an Invisible Man
£9.99
Cooper McRae is going to be completely invisible for seven days.
He plans to woo Lucy Pendleton - the girl at work who acts like he's invisible ALL the time, get himself one million pounds and meet his hero, Elton John.
However, things don't go to plan. A drugs cartel, an ex-girlfriend's pregnancy and a neighbour with an unhealthy interest in Lego all conspire to make his week of invisibility more complicated.
This is his confession.
Will Lucy fall for his charms, or will she see right through him?
A fabulous rom-com with a difference.
£9.99
Dominion: Earthlings Book Two
The ‘genre-defying’ sequel to the multi-award-winning, best-selling Earthlings trilogy, readers have proclaimed ‘life-changing’, Dominion is a magick-fuelled coming-of-age YA fantasy exploring family dynamics, true friendship, and the desire to do what is right, against all odds.
RETURN TO THE EARTHLINGS WORLD
Peridot has fallen, taken to the one place a magick-born does not want to end up: the Descendants' headquarters. Alone, she must learn to embrace her magick and bond with the ancient being inside of her to break free from captivity.
With the treaty unsalvageable, the Descendants' plans hold dire consequences for all who remain loyal to humans. The odds are stacked against them and with the threat of new arrivals from overseas, Euan and the Resistance have no choice other than to prepare to make a stand and fight. If Peridot can only reach them in time, she could be the saviour the Resistance so desperately needs.
Elsewhere on the mainland, Vallaeartha searches in vain for her daughter, desperate to reach her before what she fears most comes to pass. If Peridot should fall into the wrong clutches and fail to control her magick, her powers could seal the fate of the Earthlings world, once and for all.
PRAISE FOR THE EARTHLINGS TRILOGY
"Magickal. An absolute joy to read."
- WATERSTONES BOOKSELLER
"The best form of activism we have ever encountered, everything about this book is amazing. Pathing the way for vegan books and animal rights books on a global scale."
- VEGAN CHOICE AWARDS
“An Enid Blyton of the social media age.”
- HECKINGTON LIVING MAGAZINE
“Powerful. Immersive. Compelling. Absolutely brilliant.”
- BETTY’S BOOK STORE
"Heartbreaking, insightful and packed with magick. I devoured Earthlings in one giant gulp."
- A.E COPENHAVER – AUTHOR ‘MY DAYS OF DARK GREEN EUPHORIA’
"A magickal unique tale of loyalty, respect, and love."
- BUTTERFLY BOOK CLUB
"Astounding. One of the best climate change books we've come across"
- ESSEX CLIMATE COALITION
AWARDS
'Outstanding Environmental Achievement 2022' - Essex Business Awards
'Vegan Choice Award 2023' - Vegan Choice Awards
**Earthlings is printed on recycled paper where possible and the author plants one tree per book sale via Ecologi.**
Earthlings - The Beginning
£8.15
JOIN THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING EARTHLINGS WORLD
Peridot has lived a sheltered life. Raised by an overprotective mother on a remote island, the ways of the world remain a mystery, until the arrival of a young boy Euan, and she finally learns the truth.
Peridot and her family are magick-born. Not magic from stories and fables but real magick from the days of old. The ability to control earth, air, fire, water and spirit.
Leaving the safety of her home, Peridot discovers a world unlike any she could have fathomed possible. Humanity is enslaved, a cruel dictator rules the land, and an uprising is on the horizon.
Peridot's magick may be the helping hand needed to save humanity from their doomed fate if she can only learn how to control her gifts in time.
Within Peridot's grasp is the chance to save the world, and earth knows, the world needs saving.
PRAISE FOR EARTHLINGS BOOK ONE
‘A magickal read.' - Waterstones bookseller
‘EPIC!' - Veganuary
‘An Enid Blyton of the social media age.' -The Heckington Post
‘Coming-of-age hard-hitting fantasy fiction' Viva!
‘Earthlings is a stunning and unputdownable debut from Ray Star." - TBHonest.co.uk
'An incredibly compelling storyline and unforgettable characters, I hope this author's magick spreads as fast as Peridot's fire, everything about this book is amazing. Pathing the way for vegan books on a global scale" - Vegan Choice Awards
'Best Book of the Year. I was utterly emersed into this fantastic world, it grabbed me from the start, and it didn't let go.' - Bettys Book Shop
'Astounding. One of the best climate change books we've come across.'
- Essex Climate Coalition
AWARDS
'Book of the Year 2021' - Bettys Book Shop
'Outstanding Environmental Achievement 2021' - Essex Business Awards
'Vegan Choice Award 2022' - Vegan Choice Awards
**Earthlings is printed on recycled paper where possible and the author plants one tree per book sale via Ecologi. **
£8.15
Extraordinary
£12.99
Delve into the harrowing true story of a man who was entrenched in London's criminal underworld, a tale as much about redemption as it is about crime. Born amidst Northern Ireland’s violent conflict, his earliest memory – witnessing a young man's brutal demise – set the stage for a life entwined with the lawless. From grim children's homes to the notorious ranks of crime gangs, his quest for belonging led him down a path marked by danger and betrayal.
His life took a perilous turn during a failed armed robbery, culminating in him shooting at a police officer and 15 years as a Category A prisoner. Among infamous inmates like Charles Bronson, his resilience was tested in the darkest recesses of the human mind. Yet, it was within these walls that the seeds of an extraordinary transformation were sown.
Now recognised as an international peace prize winner, a successful entrepreneur, and a charity worker, his life stands as a profound journey from the depths of criminality to the heights of humanitarian achievement. His story is not just a chronicle of resilience and strength but an inspiring testament to the human spirit's capacity to change. Will his path to redemption inspire you to believe in second chances?
£12.99
Freedom from Bosses Forever
£9.95
Freedom from Bosses Forever is a book every lover of satire will enjoy, even if they are not interested in starting and running their own business. It has been described as unique by many reviewers and critics because the characters that appear in it are fictional apart from the much derided, Tony Robinson OBE.
'Snorting with laughter' is not an unusual reader re-action. The fictional fashionista,and narrator of the story, Leonora Soculitherz (So-cool-it-hurts) takes the reader on a journey of discovery. Soculitherz (single celebrity name like Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna, Cher and Batman) investigates a government and big business conspiracy whilst unearthing, along the way, the bare essentials of 'own business' success.
The business tips that appear throughout the book are real and global entrepreneur and owner of WinWeb, Stefan Topfer has called it: 'The funniest hard-hitting business book, that is absolutely full of business truth'.
The Kindle book and the paperback version of Freedom from Bosses Forever are both improved and updated versions of the award winning 'Stripping for Freedom'. Freedom from Bosses Forever also contains bonus features. Some of these are 'just for fun' but for those that have escaped, or wish to escape the rat race, there are links to the author's favourite, and free, enterprise support websites.
Reviews
"I've discovered a rare treat. A business book that's valuable and very funny too. When is the last time you read a business book that made you laugh out loud? Every month there seems to be scores of new books about different aspects of business. Very few focus on the special issues relating to running a business from home. And very, very few have ever made me laugh. This is an exception to the rule." Dave Sumner-Smith is the former Programme Director of Home Business Network and The telegraph Business Club.
"Can I sue for emotional stress? OK Tony I am most displeased with you - you shouldn't have written such a funny book. Picture the scene - we are taking a family break down in Brighton and I have found a good deal at The Grand Hotel (swanky or what) One afternoon it is raining so I decide to have tea and a nice read in the lounge. I stupidly took 'Stripping for Freedom' (the forerunner of Freedom from Bosses Forever) with me and firstly had raised eyebrows from the waiter. Secondly and worst - I started laughing aloud so hard that it came out as a snort - v. embarrassing - other guests lowered their copies of the Telegraph and Wisden to look disapprovingly at me! Seriously it is so funny Tony." Eva Davies, Owner of The Electric Zone.
"Laughing out loud. I'm really enjoying reading this. Indeed my snort of laughter woke up a few sleeping travellers on a Brighton to Victoria train when I read the part about looking good being simply a matter of how well you tuck in your bits!" Julie Stanford owns/designed 'The Essential Business Guide'
£9.95
Giving It All Away
David's journey reads like a film script: a near-death experience at the age of nine, drummer in his own band at the age of 14, discovering international singer Leo Sayer, co-writing and producing many of his hits, a 37-year friendship with pop star and actor Adam Faith, a menacing encounter with the mafia, and the mysterious death of his former Venezuelan wife. In this tell-all book, David reveals exactly what it takes to be a successful songwriter and producer, the life of an ex-pat in LA and just how crazy that life can be. He takes you behind the scenes of Abbey Road and Top of the Pops and shows the highs and lows of the music industry. He has seemingly crammed ten lives into one, and this remarkable autobiography describes all of them.
Hopes And Expectations
£9.99The third instalment in Richard Frost’s beloved Eastwood series.
Sophie and Matt West are preparing to welcome twins — a new beginning coloured by past pain and the chaos of family life. But as familiar faces return, including long-forgotten school bully Robert Jordan, old wounds threaten to reopen.
In the heart of Eastwood Minster, life never stands still. Liz James and Alice Nichols try in vain to quiet the local gossip, former students Tracey and Jack struggle through heartbreak and big decisions, and Will Taylor’s carefully ordered world is about to be turned upside down. All the while, young Tilly dreams of trading her quiet town for a football pitch in an England kit.
Hopes and Expectations is a warm, uplifting story of love, loss, and everyday heroism in a close-knit community. Full of relatable moments, familiar faces, and emotional depth, this third Eastwood story captures the messy, beautiful reality of life — and the strength we find in each other.
£9.99
I'm Champion, Call Me Bob
£19.99
In his own words Bob talks of his early life, his path to becoming a professional jump jockey and how it felt being at the top of his game only to have it come crashing down with a life-threatening diagnosis. The depths of despair going through the radical new cancer treatment he was offered and the heights of joy with that famous Grand National victory. This new biography also looks at the whirlwind adventure his life has been since that glorious spring day at Aintree and examines the tremendous fund raising efforts of the Bob Champion Cancer Trust.
Today Bob is the face of that Trust, the UK’s most successful small cancer fund that has been responsible for raising almost £15Million, money which has allowed research efforts that have all but eradicated testicular cancer death and furthered new research enquiries into prostate cancer.
For the first time Bob shares his thoughts on his life so far, the highs, the lows, injuries, illness and of course just what it felt like to win ‘the ultimate test of horse and rider.’
£19.99
Inside My Ed
How do you recognise an eating disorder when your BMI says you're "healthy"? In this true story, you'll read Zoe's battle to get treatment and recognition for Atypical Anorexia. Her true and harrowing story. It's a hard look at the truth and horror of living with an eating disorder when to the outside you're "too fat to be anorexic".
Jared's Story
£10.11
The eagerly anticipated prequel and sequel to Jay Fortune’s acclaimed debut All Fall Down.
Get ready for a thrilling descent into twisted realities, fractured dreams and waking nightmares. Jared’s Story is a fast-paced psychological thriller where suspense meets the human heart – a tale of love and regret, hope and despair.
As past and present collide, Jared’s Story lays bare the choices that define us and those that haunt us, revealing the ghosts of our past that should have stayed buried.
Tense, emotional, and thought-provoking, Jay Fortune’s latest novel deepens the world first revealed in All Fall Down, combining heart-stopping suspense with haunting emotional truth.
WARNING: Read only after experiencing All Fall Down.
£10.11
Kerrymore Road
£4.99
The solid red-brick exteriors of Kerrymore Road belie the bustle of the lives within… toddlers’ tantrums, teenage rebellion, blossoming friendships and turbulent relationships… with the occasional murder thrown in for good measure.
Old Mr Kirshaw, sitting day after day in his bay window, observes the comings and goings… no tweaking of net curtains for him. His voyeurism is shameless and without malice… this is far more interesting than daytime television!
This novel looks at daily life and the social commentary on how we interact.
£4.99
Land Of Hope And Glory: Earthlings Book Three
The tables have turned on the mainland, and whilst the Resistance try to build a haven for refugees seeking safety, new dangers approach from overseas, with allegiances unknown.
As fear of the Descendants' retribution rises, Peridot, Euan, and their friends are left with no choice other than to seek the help of Vallaeartha as she battles desperately to control the darkness inside of her.
In this explosive conclusion to the Earthlings trilogy both loyalties and friendships are tested, as Peridot and Euan decide just how far they will go to fight for the right to freedom, for all kind.
Let's Hear It For The Boy
£9.99
Cooper McRae is going to be completely invisible for seven days.
He plans to woo Lucy Pendleton - the girl at work who acts like he's invisible ALL the time, get himself one million pounds and meet his hero, Elton John.
However, things don't go to plan. A drugs cartel, an ex-girlfriend's pregnancy and a neighbour with an unhealthy interest in Lego all conspire to make his week of invisibility more complicated.
This is his confession.
Will Lucy fall for his charms, or will she see right through him?
A fabulous rom-com with a difference.
£9.99
Living The Difference
£9.99
Two Generations. One Town. A Lifetime of Change.
Sophie and Matt West are expecting twins—a hopeful new chapter shadowed by memories of the past and the challenges of raising a growing family. But as old adversaries resurface, like school bully Robert Jordan, and unspoken grief lingers, the couple must draw strength from their close-knit community.
Meanwhile, Eastwood Minster hums with its own dramas. Liz James and Alice Nichols hope the town will curb its gossiping, although they know better. Former students Tracey and Jack are navigating heartbreak and uncertain futures, while Will Taylor’s world is unexpectedly set alight. Amid it all, young Tilly dreams of football glory, determined to one day play for England.
Hopes and Expectations continues the heartfelt tales of Eastwood, a community where love and loss, joy and laughter, and hope overcoming adversity bind lives together. Richard Frost’s third Eastwood Story brings relatable characters and touching moments that celebrate the beauty and messiness of life.
£9.99
Looking To Move On
On the evening of the launch of his debut novel, Matt West and his wife, Jo are knocked down by a car. She is killed and he's left in a wheelchair.
After a challenging few months in hospital, Matt begins living independently. The driver of the car, Greg Dymond struggles with anger, mental turmoil and guilt but also organises a crowdfunding appeal to help Matt and his young daughter, Tilly.
Community Nurse, Sophie Howlett supports Matt with daily living and emotional adjustment. Emerging from her latest unsatisfactory relationship, and with no one else to turn to, Sophie goes to Matt for support. Thus begins a valuable friendship as they seek to move on from what life has thrown at them - and love grows.
A story of grief and joy, conflict and resolution, tears and laughter.
Moat Hill Hall
£9.99
Love was not something I was in search of. Love found me. A love that grew like a weed, unwanted but prolifically consuming. Moat Hill, with all its past grandeur, was drenched in sadness. Scrape the crumbling plaster away from its walls and you’ll find secrets creeping beneath its surface. And the Hall’s master, Mr Evans, my client, would be the catalyst of the grief I feel today.
Architect Rosie Rudley’s ambitious desire to further her career unexpectedly changes her life.
Arriving at Moat Hill Hall for the first time, she discovers there are secrets preventing her from accomplishing the job. Mr Ralph Evans, her enigmatic client, is uncooperative, using his agent to stand for him. As she delves deeper into the project, boundaries between dreams and reality blur, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to him and his mysterious past.
An ominous threat follows her as she works her way into bringing the Hall back to life. Is the project worth the danger she gets herself into and can she trust the people around her?
£9.99
No Arm In Trying
£12.99
“Do you know where you are Steven?” these were the first words I heard. “You’re in hospital!” “You’ve had an accident on your motorbike, and you’ve lost your right arm.”
39 years ago, Steven’s life changed beyond recognition.
An accident caused him to lose his right arm, setting him on a path of ingenuity, courage and determination.
Now, a motivational speaker, Steven looks back over his life at the challenges he’s overcome and the amazing moments that have shaped his future.
As a true Yorkshire man, this book is written from the soul without frills. Detailing his resolve to overcome disability prejudice, to enjoy life to the full and make his life his own.
Steven would tell you, his life is not that remarkable, but in this book you’ll see that he truly is. Steven is an inventor, a pilot, equestrian and dancer; and that’s just the beginning.
£12.99
Not just George
£9.99
A Long and Varied Career
John Lyons started his acting career as a founder member of the ‘East 15 Acting School’ in 1961. Upon leaving he went into the Professional company of the school ‘Theatre Workshop’ which at the time was under the direction of Joan Littlewood. In the intervening 50 years John’s career has been both long and varied, covering both West End musicals and straight plays, including three separate years in ‘The Mousetrap’ and tours both in England and The Continent with the Musical " Oh! What a Lovely War"
But his career went beyond the stage.
His TV appearances are numerous (over 500) ranging from ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Play for Today’ ‘The Sweeney’ to ‘On the Buses’ ‘George & Mildred’ and ‘The 19th Hole with Eric Sykes. John Lyons is of course best known for playing Sir David Jason’s long suffering sidekick D.S. George Toolan in ‘A Touch of Frost’ which ran for a very successful 17 ½ years and currently being repeated daily on ITV3.
Panto has played a very big and fun time in John’s life, starting in 1997 with productions of Dick Whittington and Aladdin with the Comedian Jim Davidson, playing Bristol. Palace Theatre Manchester, Mayflower Southampton etc, over a period of ten years.
And John is still working.
John is in great demand on the after dinner speaking circuit, personal appearances at ‘On the Buses’ reunions and numerous P & O Cruises talking about ‘An actor's life - the beginning and conclusion’ – ‘The Touch of Frost Years’ (his 17 years in a Touch of Frost with clips, outtakes, clips of pranks played on him).
This is the story of John Lyons, Not Just George.
You'll laugh, we promise, you might cry, and you'll get a look at the life of one of the most prolific actors of our time.
£9.99
Oh! I Remember Him
“Oh I remember him …” follows the remarkable story of Mike “Squeaky” McClean. From his early years growing up in one of Manchester’s roughest areas with Spanish & Irish parents and Dad regularly out of work, to presenting on two of TV’s most iconic shows, THE BIG BREAKFAST and RICHARD & JUDY throughout the noughties. Rubbing shoulders (literally in the case of Britney Spears) with many of the biggest stars of the day, including Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and pulling off one of TV’s funniest gags with Russell Crowe at the Oscars.
We learn how through sheer nerve, determination and wit, Mike overcome many disappointments, including being “let go” by Manchester City in his early teens and leaving school at 15 with only a CSE in metalwork. How the accidental discovery of Paul Daniels’ Magic Book (the first whole book Mike read) would totally change the course of his life (“now THAT’S magic!”) and how his years of performing in talent shows (alongside Gary Barlow) and countless rough pubs, finally paid off.
Mike also reveals what it was really like, working week in week out with Britain’s best loved TV married couple and how pinching a bowl of jelly sweets, led to working with Ricky Gervais in THE OFFICE Christmas Special.
“Oh I remember him…” is an enthralling, funny, heart-warming and self-deprecating read.
Orbs and the Attack of the Hair Spiders
£13.25
Orbs and the Attack of the Hair Spiders begins a fantastic journey full of magic, strange beasts, family and friendship.
Brickabrack is a town terrified by strange disappearances and grisly murders.
Could its salvage come from a chance encounter between the ancient forest gnome, Orbs and the banished Warlock, Blackmouth?
The first in the series featuring the magical being, Orbs.
£13.25
Subject 6
£9.99
The story of the world’s first superhero. As a writer and reporter, Benji Wilson wants to make this dramatic tale as authentic and immersive as possible; throughout the book, he includes original Whatsapps, emails and articles as well as transcripts of interviews and phone calls with the key people. As he investigates the origins of Subject Six and explores the reaction to his arrival, Wilson, through a weaving together of pop science and pop theology, unfolds a thriller narrative and gets sucked into the battle for Subject Six and his powers.Subject Six was born Enosh Blake, a tech billionaire who at 32 was diagnosed with cancer. Before the illness took hold, he chose to have himself cryogenically frozen and sent into orbit to keep safe from natural disaster or human conflict until he could be cured. Two years later, Enosh’s Cryopod crash lands into the English Channel and he emerges on the shore a changed being - he doesn’t breathe or bleed, he doesn’t feel pain and he can heal himself. What happens next is a fight for belief, survival and understanding mixed with betrayal and loss.
£9.99