Somerset Review

A collection of book reviews, author interviews, bookish things and musings on Somerset life.
Pilgrim's Book Club - Steeple Chasing with Peter Ross
Pilgrim's Book Club - Steeple Chasing with Peter Ross
|Ben Jones
A live discussion between Peter Ross, author of 'Steeple Chasing' and Luke Sherlock, owner of Sherlock & Pages Read more...
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring Cecily with Annie Garthwaite
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring Cecily with Annie Garthwaite
|Luke Sherlock
A live discussion between Annie Garthwaite, author of 'Cecily: An epic feminist retelling of the War of the Roses' and Luke Sherlock, owner of Sherlock & Pages Read more...
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring On This Holy Island with Oliver Smith
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring On This Holy Island with Oliver Smith
|Luke Sherlock
A live discussion between Oliver Smith, author of 'On This Holy Island: A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain' and Luke Sherlock, owner of Sherlock & Pages Read more...
Pilgrim's Book Club - A Little Trickerie Q&A Live with Rosanna Pike
Pilgrim's Book Club - A Little Trickerie Q&A Live with Rosanna Pike
|Luke Sherlock
A 1 hour live session with Rosanna Pike to discuss her book 'A Little Trickerie.' The session will be facilitated by the owner of Sherlock & Pages, Luke Sherlock Read more...
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring The Granite Kingdom with Tim Hannigan
Pilgrim's Book Club - Exploring The Granite Kingdom with Tim Hannigan
|Luke Sherlock
In this live stream the team at Sherlock & Pages lead a Pilgrim's Book Club discussion with Tim Hannigan, author of 'The Granite Kingdom: A Cornish Journey'. Read more...
In the shop reflecting on the day
What Books are Selling at the Moment? A Readers Guide
|Luke Sherlock
I often get asked 'what books are selling at the moment?' This question often comes from people in the book industry; writers, publishing reps, literary agents etc. Being an unusual... Read more...
Sarn Helen Cover
Sarn Helen: A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future by Tom Bullough
|Georgina Houghton
Sarn Helen by Tom Bullough is an adventure through the history and countryside of Wales. It's a beautiful blend of memoir, nature writing, casting its gaze over past, present and... Read more...
10 of the Best Children's Nature Books
10 of the Best Children's Nature Books
|Kate Brown
Discover 10 of the best children's nature books that inspire kids to explore the outdoors. Perfect for young readers who love animals, trees, and adventures! Read more...
Our Best Selling Books of 2024
Our Best Selling Books of 2024
|Kerry Shepherd
With our unique curation of the most anticipated books of 2025, we look over the literary horizon at our specialist topics: landscape, nature, history and heritage. Read more...
Robert MacFarlane and London Book Adventures
Robert MacFarlane and London Book Adventures
|Luke Sherlock
Robert MacFarlane stood up and the room went silent. Booksellers from across the UK had gathered to hear about his new book: 'Is a River Alive?' Penguin were hosting us... Read more...
Our Most Anticipated Books of 2025
Our Most Anticipated Books of 2025
|Kerry Shepherd
With our unique curation of the most anticipated books of 2025, we look over the literary horizon at our specialist topics: landscape, nature, history and heritage. Read more...
Frenchman's Creek Cootage
Daphne du Maurier’s Forgotten Classic
|Luke Sherlock
In this episode, we are joined by literary agent Becky Brown where we discuss ‘The King’s General’ by Daphne du Maurier - a civil war romance set in Cornwall. Thank... Read more...
The Origin Myths of Britain with Amy Jeffs
The Origin Myths of Britain with Amy Jeffs
|Luke Sherlock
Hear from Amy Jeffs and the story of Britain's origin myths, the sublime wonder of these lost tales, and the political implications they held during the medieval period. This episode... Read more...
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...