BOOKSELLER'S CHOICE

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Here is David's selection of recommended reads for Books Plus, Penzance during the months of August-September. Also published in The Western Morning News.

1. DOORS OPEN - IAN RANKIN
Fans of Inspector Rebus can stop worrying, Rankin's first stand alone thriller for a decade is a huge success. A fast paced intriguingly plotted tale of a heist in Edingburgh's art world. A must read for crime fans.
ORION £7.99

2. FAR EASTERN ODYSSEY - RICK STEIN
In the accompanying book for the major BBC series, Rick Stein tells of his ambitious journey in search of the authentic food of the East and shares his favourite recipes inspired by local chefs, family run restaurants, street vendors and market stalls.
BBC £25.00

3. FOLLY - ALAN TITCHMARSH
A tale of star-crossed lovers. Jamie Ballantyne and Artemis King were nver meant to fall in love. The feud between their families had run for three generations. A warm, touching story set around Bath.
HODDER £7.99

4. THE STORM OF WAR - ANDREW ROBERTS
The Second World War lasted for 2174 days and claimed the lives of over 50 million people. A dramatic but succinct account of the struggle that engulfed the world, a story of extraordinary courage and self sacrifice, but also of depravity and terrible cruelty.
ALLEN LANE £25.00

5. GREAT WESTERN BEACH - EMMA SMITH
An enchanting recollection of growing up in Newquay in the 1930's. A rich and charming evocation of the seagulls and sandcastles, combining sweet nostalgia with a darker side. Tim Smit has compared it to A L Rouse's classic "A Cornish Childhood". High praise indeed. 
BLOOMSBURY £7.99

6. WHAT TO EAT NOW: MORE PLEASE - VALENTINE WARNER
Here's the seasonal food you should be eating now and this is how to cook it. The second book by the new chef on the block with recipes to refresh your spirits and put a spring in your step.
MITCHELL Beazley £20.00

7. A GHOSTLY ALMANAC OF DEVON AND CORWALL - NICOLA SLY
A month by month catalogue of reported spectral sightings and paranormal phenomenon. Illustrated with photographs and postcards, this chilling collection of stories will appeal to anyone with an interest in the West Country's haunted heritage.
HISTORY Press £12.99

8. SOME SUNNY DAY - DAME VERA LYNN
A vivid portrait of Britain at war, telling the unique story of the woman who came to epitomise British fortitude and hope. She describes herself as an ordinary girl from an ordinary family, but reading her story you soon find out that she was much more than that.
HARPERCOLLINS £18.99

9. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW - JEFF KINNEY
The fourth in the hilarious children's series.. Greg finds it difficult o find ways to improve himself because he is already the best person he knows, but Greg's Dad has other ideas. He wants Greg to change his wimpy ways, toughen up and enlist in more manly endeavours. 
PUFFIN £5.99

10. ME CHEETA - JAMES LEVER
On the Booker Prize's long list and already hailed as the best celebrity memoir ever written, this is Cheetah's story from his birth in the African jungle to his move to the more dangerous jungle that is Hollywood. A tale of stardom, glamour and substance abuse, written by the best damn friend Tarzan ever had.
FOURTH Estate £7.99

BOOKSELLERS CHOICE

FISHING BOATS OF CORNWALL - MIKE SMYTHE
A look at the development of Cornish fishing boats from the lugger to Pilchard seine-net boats as well as telling the story of the famous yards and boatbuiders of Cornwall. The book includes many photos of existing boats as well as a wealth of photos and sketches of earlier designs. 
HISTORY Press £12.99

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