Category Archives: Book Reviews

Reviews of the books I have read

The Clockmakers Daughter by Kate Morton

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk

I found this book in a place we were staying in Wales. It’s a book that spans people and ages. Based around a house called Birchwood Manor where in the summer of 1862, Edward Radcliffe takes a group of his … Continue reading →

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The Trading Game: A Confession by Gary Stevenson

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk

I listened to this audio book after watching a few of Gary’s videos on YouTube. It’s an autobiographical book with amazing insights into the world of high stakes trading for mega rich banks. Gary became the youngest ever trader at … Continue reading →

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On The Beach by Nevil Shute

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk

An apocalyptic book which was published in 1957. I heard this book being recommended by someone on Radio 4 so I went out and purchased it. I’m glad I did. Set in Australia after World War III and radioactive bombs … Continue reading →

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Kirk

A book about life. A book about regret. A book about perspective. I read this while I was on holiday and what a great book with some really important lessons in it.  There are a lot of people who struggle … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk: Risking It All by Michael Vlismas

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Kirk

This book is all about Elon Musk. Starting with his family life and how he grew up in South Africa, then moving over to the United States, founded Paypal and then went on to become the richest man in the … Continue reading →

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