Book Reviews & Articles

"Reading is the main way that I both learn new things and test my understanding." Bill Gates in an interview with the New York Times in 2016

Everyone in a leadership position knows that gaining knowledge, remaining curious and being challenged are good and even essential ways to keep on top of things.

We all have our reading lists, but too often it’s hard to find time to get started with them. So we’ll provide a regular review by Ophicleide, one of our associates, to tempt us to read the actual book! And we are more than happy to accept reviews from others. Do please contact us if you have one to present.

Review of D.M. Greenwood

Thursday, 7 September 2023

I spent much of August re-reading a series of outstanding detective novels by D.M. Greenwood. She has a loyal following. She deserves an even wider one. Read the full book review within.

Review of D.M. Greenwood

Gillian Tett, Anthro Vision : how anthropology can explain business and life (2001)

Saturday, 1 October 2022

Dr Tett is a highly-respected journalist with the  Financial Times. In this readable and interesting book she draws upon her education as a working anthropologist and looks at the cultures that fill the financial world. Read the full book review within.

Gillian Tett, Anthro Vision : how anthropology can explain business and life (2001)

National Book Lovers Day - Rivers of London

Tuesday, 9 August 2022

Occasionally you come across a book, a set of characters and a series of plots that absolutely hook you so quickly that you can’t wait for the next instalment to be written. Find out more about the book that gripped Sarah's imagination. Read the full article within.

National Book Lovers Day - Rivers of London

The wit, comedy and well-woven plots of the novels of Georgette Heyer

Monday, 8 August 2022

With National Book Lovers Day being celebrated this month, read about the comforting feature Georgette Heyer's novels and tuck into your next summer read.

The wit, comedy and well-woven plots of the novels of Georgette Heyer