Gerard McGrath is of the opinion that a book should never be judged by its cover or title. It
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Reviewed by Noel Smith – Former Prisoner. The poems were chosen for the book by a group of prisoners
Reviewed by RJS Hattersley, Serving Prisoner. Whilst people predict the worst, following the Spending Review, it is quite welcome
This unique and generously illustrated volume explores the history of the English prison system – and more especially its
Review by Lucy Forde – Inside Time. Trisha Ashley’s books will not tax your brain, test you intellectually or
Review by Billy Little – HMP Bullingdon. Having done some lengthy and in-depth interviews with some of the most
Reviewed by ex-prisoner Noel Smith. The Heat’s On is one of Chester Himes best novels and features his gruesome
Review by Billy Little – HMP Bullingdon. After leaving England to pursue a career in America on the stock
Book reviewed by RJS Hattersley – serving prisoner. Classic Ephemera, is a humorous guide to classical music, covering a
Book review by ex-prisoner Justin Rollins. Ronnie Thompson one time prison officer, screw, guv. Now a very talented author,
Book review by John Flint – Guernsey State Prison. The novel is tidy. It’s a crime/love story that’s non-judgemental
Book review by RJS Hattersley – serving prisoner. The 48 Laws… is pretty much what it says on the
Review by Matthew Williams – HMP Stocken. Day of the Deal follows a merry gang of amateurs running a
Winner of the 2009 Costa First Novel Award. Beautyis a twenty-year-old Bangladeshi, living in the midlands. She has managed
Review by JD – A prisoner in Japan. This is part one of the Millennium trilogy by Stieg Larsson.
Review by John Flint – Guernsey State Prison. This book, I feel, is ideal for those wishing to progress
Review by Lucy Forde – Inside Time. I would recommend this book for the plot line. If you read
Review by Billy Little – HMP Bullingdon. When I see this sort of book I tend to think of
“This is the story of my family, an account of the events that tore us from our home in
Book reviewed by RJS Hattersley – serving prisoner. This is an in depth study of music, covering mathematical theories