Somerset Review

A collection of book reviews, author interviews, bookish things and musings on Somerset life.
Exploring Ancient Britain with David Abram
Exploring Ancient Britain with David Abram
|Luke Sherlock
David Abram has travelled to all corners of Britain in search of pre-historic sites. In this episode he takes us through the great epochs of Britain's history, shares stories of... Read more...
The Life of Vincent van Gogh
The Life of Vincent van Gogh
|Luke Sherlock
Listen to our discussion of the classic fictional retelling of Vincent Van Gogh's life. In this episode, we are joined by Simon Elliott the author of the Graphic Biography of... Read more...
Landscape, History and an English Home - Author Interview with Gavin Plumley
Landscape, History and an English Home - Author Interview with Gavin Plumley
|Luke Sherlock
Gavin considered himself an urban being...until he met his husband, Alastair. Together, they bought Stepps House in Pembridge, Herefordshire - on love at first sight. But then came the question:... Read more...
Blitz Spirit and the Life of a Literary Agent with Becky Brown
Blitz Spirit and the Life of a Literary Agent with Becky Brown
|Luke Sherlock
From panic-buying and competitively digging for victory to extraordinary acts of bravery, Blitz Spirit is a remarkable collection of real wartime experiences that represent the best and worst of human... Read more...
20th Century China and the End of a Nomadic Tribe
20th Century China and the End of a Nomadic Tribe
|Luke Sherlock
In this episode we discuss our first book club selection, 'The Last Quarter of the Moon' by Chi Zijian, part of the Vintage Earth series. The book looks back on... Read more...
OMG We’re Opening a Bookshop!
OMG We’re Opening a Bookshop!
|Luke Sherlock
Follow as we begin our journey to renovate a bookshop in Frome, Somerset, England. Read more...