Books

I never knew that my life would change forever that day. It started like any other birthday. I got some presents, some fuss, and a nice time was had by all. But little did I know that one fairly unassuming gift among the pile - a new book - would go on to make such an impact on me. But then, Project Hail Mary has surprised everyone I’ve given it to since it first blew me away.Project Hail Mary is only the third full novel by author Andy Weir, best known for writing The Martian, a hit survival story which was turned into a smash film starring Matt Damon. I read a lot of books, and the kind of novel I like best is a good page turner. Thrillers, with lots of action, suspense and a good mystery to unravel. I’m not really into science fiction, always assuming anything set in space is going t...

There’s no better time to cosy up with a good book than in autumn when the weather turns colder and the nights are darker.If you’re looking for your next read, this classic is one that can’t be missed.1984 by George Orwell is a book that has captivated its readers since it was first published.While it's a book many people have heard of, it’s one people often overlook when it comes to picking their next read.One person who read the book on Goodreads said: “I got the chills so many times toward the end of this book. It completely blew my mind. “It managed to surpass my high expectations AND be nothing at all like I expected.”On a Goodreads list, the novel took top spot on a list called “Masterpiece Books” with over 70 votes from book-lovers.Not only this but writer and novelist Robert Har...

Over 81 years ago, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches were a key turning point in World War 2, as the Allies invaded Europe and began the year-long push back to Berlin.Yet according to the author of a new book, Operation Overlord could have been delayed to 1945 due to the military prowess of Hermann Balck.The subject of a new book, Hitler’s Forgotten General, the less-well-known German officer was only given his first divisional command in mid-1942.Yet within three years, he would become one of just 27 men to be awarded the Knight’s Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, putting Balck alongside Erwin Rommel.He was the most successful German general fighting Stalin’s Russian tank divisions on the Eastern Front. Balck even defied Himmler at one point, due to his hatred...