Under the Bridge – A Liverpool Mystery
Ritchie Hunter reviews the book Under the Bridge – A Liverpool Mystery by Jack Byrne, a story of corruption, secret police and sectarianism.
Book & Poetry Reviews
Time For Magic: A Shamanarchist’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year
Tommy Calderbank reviews the book ‘Time For Magic: A Shamanarchist’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year by the late, great Jamie Reid, which will have its Liverpool launch on 16th July, 7-8.30 at The Florrie.
Keys to the Forest: A Poetic Journey by Tom George
Sandra Gibson reviews Keys to the Forest: A Poetic Journey, a compilation of poems by Tom George, with illustrations by Jennie Wishart.
Burnt Rain by Roc Sandford
Tracey Dunn reviews the book Burnt Rain, a powerful, compelling polemic by veteran eco-protestor Roc Sandford.
John Robb – The Art of Darkness
The Screaming Target visits The British Music Experience to catch John Robb talk about his new book, The Art of Darkness, and hear tales of Liverpool “Goff culture”.
Poetry from the Edgelands of the Mersey: Greg Quiery’s poetry collection Oglet
Cornelia Gräbner reviews Oglet, a collection of poems by Greg Quiery based on visits to edgelands on the banks of the river Mersey.
Imagine Living by Deborah Morgan
Sandra Gibson reviews the new book by Deborah Morgan, Imagine Living, the sequel to her acclaimed novel, Disappearing Home.
A-Z of St Helens – Places – People – History
Colin Serjent reviews the book A-Z of St Helens by local author Sue Gerrard who reveals the history behind St Helens, its streets and buildings.
The Archaeology of Merseyside in 20 Digs
Colin Serjent reviews the book, The Archaeology of Merseyside in 20 Digs, written by Liz Stewart and Vanessa Oakden who explore the stories of Merseyside’s past from mesolithic to modern times.
A-Z of The Wirral: Places-People-History
Colin Serjent reviews the book by Les Jones, A-Z of The Wirral: Places-People-History, which delves into the history of the peninsula highlighting well-known landmarks and famous residents and its hidden places of interest.
Liverpool: The Postcard Collection
Colin Serjent reviews the book by Alan Spree, Liverpool: The Postcard Collection, which showcases a selection of beautiful old postcards from the late nineteenth century to the 1940s.
Birkenhead Reflections
Colin Serjent reviews Birkenhead Reflections, the new book by Ian Collard, where historic and modern images are merged to show the changes in Birkenhead through the decades.
Wallasey History Tour
Colin Serjent reviews the book Wallasey History Tour, written by Ian Collard who shows how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years.
The Monster Enters – Covid-19, Avian Flu and the Plagues of Capitalism
Ritchie Hunter reviews the book The Monster Enters – Covid-19, Avian Flu and the Plagues of Capitalism, written by Mike Davis.
There’s No Place Like Home
Sandra Gibson reviews a compilation of quarantine creativity by 50 people: a concept from photographer Chaz Rudd who compiled and designed it, with proceeds going to MIND charity.
Speke History Tour
Colin Serjent reviews the book Speke History Tour in which writer David Paul guides us around its well-known streets and buildings as well as exploring its hidden corners.
Secret Wirral
Colin Serjent reviews the book written by Les Jones, Secret Wirral, which tells many lesser-known stories of this exceptional peninsula.
Woolton History Tour
Colin Serjent reviews the book by David Paul, Woolton History Tour, which shows at how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years.
Round up of Recommended Environmental Reads
News from Nowhere give us their round-up of recommended environmental reads for 2020.
Spirits of Place
Tommy Calderbank reviews the book Spirits of Place, an anthology of essays on ‘spirits of place’ featuring twelve authors including Alan Moore and Warren Ellis and edited by John Reppion.
Sefton: The Postcard Collection
Colin Serjent reviews the book by Hugh Hollinghurst, Sefton: The Postcard Collection which looks at the history of Sefton through a collection of 170 postcards.
The Wirral in 50 Buildings
Tom Bottle reviews the new book from Amberley Publishing, The Wirral in 50 Buildings, written by Les Jones who explores the history of this fascinating area looking at its most interesting buildings.
Liverpool’s Military Heritage
Colin Serjent reviews the book Liverpool’s Military Heritage, written by local author Ken Pye and published by Amberley Publishing.
The Rainhill Trials
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Anthony Dawson, The Rainhill Trials, when, in October 1829, a competition was held to find the best form of motive power for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway and travel would never be the same again.
Wirral From Old Photographs
Joe Coventry reviews the book Wirral From Old Photographs, written by Ian Collard and featuring 180 photographs charting the changing nature of the Wirral peninsula over the last century.
The Port Of Liverpool In The 1960’s & 1970’s
Joe Coventry reviews the book The Port Of Liverpool In The 1960’s & 1970’s, written by shipping historian Ian Collard.
Southport: The Postcard Collection
Colin Serjent reviews the book Southport: The Postcard Collection, written by Hugh Hollinghurst and with over 180 postcards included going back to the golden age of the postcard.
Memoirs of a Breck Road Buck & other poems
Joe Coventry reviews the book of poetry by Arthur Adlen, Memoirs of a Breck Road Buck & other poems, published by Living History Library.
God’s Medicine – Heal your Cancer
Rob Harrison reviews the book God’s Medicine – Heal your Cancer, written by Martin Huiskens looking at alternative methods to treating cancer.
Viv Albertine ‘To Throw Away Unopened’
Tracey Dunn reviews the book To Throw Away Unopened, the new memoir by Viv Albertine from the legendary late 70’s band The Slits.
Southport History Tour
Colin Serjent reviews the latest title in the Amberley Publishing History Tour series, Southport History Tour, written by Hugh Hollinghurst.
Port Sunlight And Its People
Joe Coventry reviews the book Port Sunlight And Its People, written by Jo Birch and published by Amberley Publishing.
Historic Streets Of Liverpool
Colin Serjent reviews the book on the history of Liverpool by Amberley Publishing and written by David Paul, Historic Streets Of Liverpool.
From Pitt Street to Granby Book Launch
John Owen reviews the launch at Toxteth Library of the book From Pitt Street to Granby, with a discussion with the authors Professor Mike Boyle, Tony Wailey and Madeline Heneghan.
A Tale of Two Georges
John Owen reviews the Writing on the Wall event, A Tale of Two Georges: Orwell and Garrett on the Road to Wigan Pier.
Merseyside Traction
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Doug Birmingham, Merseyside Traction, a photographic record of Merseyside trains from the last 20 years, published by Amberley Press.
Angry Alan
Joe Coventry reviews the two volumes of Angry Alan comic, as originally featured in Nerve Magazine.
Historic England: Liverpool
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Hugh Hollinghurst, Historic England: Liverpool, an illustrated history with photographs from the Historic England Archive and published by Amberley Press.
Refugee and Asylum Seekers Benefit Night
Rob Harrison reviews the Refugee and asylum seekers benefit night presented by Migrant Artists Mutual Aid at the Atrium Cafe.
Liverpool At Work: People and Industries Through The Years
Colin Serjent reviews the book by Ken Pye, Liverpool At Work: People and Industries Through The Years, published by Amberley Publishing.
Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to Working Men’s Clubs
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Neil Anderson, Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to Working Men’s Clubs which celebrates the heyday of the working men’s club circuit of the 1970s.
Sefton in 50 Buildings
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Hugh Hollinghurst, Sefton in 50 Buildings, published by Amberley Press.
The Beat Makers: The Unsung Heroes Of The Mersey Sound
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Anthony Hogan, The Beat Makers: The Unsung Heroes Of The Mersey Sound, published by Amberley Press.
Secret Southport
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Jack Smith, Secret Southport, a history of the town from the earliest human occupation right up to the present day.
Harry Constable: In his own words
Minnie Stacey reviews the book about the London docker, Harry Constable: In his own words, compiled by Bill Hunter from his taped recordings of Harry Constable.
The Beatles’ Landmarks in Liverpool
Joe Coventry reviews the book by Daniel K. Longman, The Beatles’ Landmarks in Liverpool, looking at the iconic places the band played in the heyday years of the Mersey Beat sound.
The Lifeboat Service in England: The North West and Isle of Man
Joe Coventry reviews the book The Lifeboat Service in England: The North West and Isle of Man, by Nicholas Leach and published by Amberley Press.
Nerve Magazine Launch Event
Colin Serjent reviews the Nerve Magazine Launch Event at the Courtroom Cafe on the 30th June, with photographs by Steve Lamb.
Round-up of Recommended Reads
Mandy Vere reviews the latest books about migration and refugees.
Over Land, Over Sea: poems for those seeking refuge
Arthur Adlen reviews the book of poetry Over Land, Over Sea: poems for those seeking refuge.
Sons of Liverpool – Gerry Potter
Colin Serjent reviews Sons of Liverpool, an evening of poetry by Gerry Potter at the Casa.
Dinky Toys
Colin Serjent reviews the book by David Busfield, Dinky Toys, a history of the toys which were manufactured at Meccano in Binns Road, Liverpool,
Girlfans: UK women’s love of football
A review by Francesca Middleton of Jacqui McAssey’s talk at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, on 16 March 2017.
Liverpool City Centre History Tour
Arthur Adlen reviews the book by Ian Collard, Liverpool City Centre History Tour, a guide showing us how the buildings and landmarks have changed over the centuries.
On Thin Ice
Kevin Lea reviews the event held at the Atrium Cafe to launch On Thin Ice, a book of poetry by Paul Cosgrove.