by Kate Summerscale — Meticulously researched and highly readable account of the infamous mid-20th century murderer, Reginald Christie.
Tag: Other nonfiction
How the Victorians Lived
by Shona Parker — A very readable social history. Money, food, fashion, science, communication and travel, medicine, crime, etc.
The Social Distance Between Us
by Darren McGarvey — Well written essay on the disparities between the ruling class and the people affected by their decisions. UK-focused, but relevant anywhere.
Triflers Need Not Apply
by Camilla Bruce — There’s no excuse for being a serial killer… Or is there? Superbly written, captivating and vivid historical novel based on a true story.
Just Ignore Him
by Alan Davies — A glimpse into the lifelong effects of terrible childhood events. Just Ignore Him is a a beautiful, unforgettable, sad, funny and brave book.
Writing for Mobile. And Other Media.
by Fiona Brichaut — Discover a new method to structure, write and format any non-fiction text. Step by step instructions on how to make long texts easy to read.
Servants
by Lucy Lethbridge — Vivid, informative and well written account of the lives of servants, drawn from the letters and memoirs of servants, from the 19C to today.
The Gifts of Imperfection
by René Brown — Nauseating, mommy-soaked, goody-goody, goddy-goddy saccharine from a 21st century Stepford wife. Is this what feminism has come to?
The Wicked Boy
by Kate Summerscale — Wonderfully researched, beautifully written account of true crime in the 19th century. Vivid depiction of the era, events and people.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
by Kate Summerscale — The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher has it all: 19th century setting, forensics, true crime, good factual writing, a gripping story…