Liston and Ali by Bob Mee has had astonishing reviews:
'Meticulously researched...Mee has provided a fascinating insight into Liston's rise and demise, the end of Clay and the birth of Muhammed Ali.' Colin Hart, The Sun
'There are hundreds of books about Muhammed Ali, but very good little writing about Sonny Liston. Liston and Ali...is very good writing about Liston.' Thomas Hauser
'One of the most comprehensive books about a solitary ring saga.' Jeff Powell, Daily Mail
'(The) two-fight saga and its aftermath are diligently researched and recaptured in Mee's book.' Alan Hubbard, The Independent on Sunday
'Draws on a rich archive' Kasia Boddy, The Daily Telegraph
'Frequently fascinating.' Metro
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Shaun Atwood, author of Hard Time was interviewed by The Guardian Society pages on 1 September. Not only did he have a full page inside but also graced the front cover. It was an excellent piece, written by Erwin James, a veteran of the British prison.
Red Men by John Williams has had two great reviews recently. Firstly it was Book of the Week in The Independent, and this was followed by a glowing review in The Guardian, written by Huw Richards. he said 'Every club should have a chronicle like this.'
Tony Ross, author of Dear Joan, was interviewed at length by Anne Diamond on BBC Radio London on Saturday 28 August. She called it 'a beautiful, beautiful book'. The following day an extract ran in the Mail on Sunday's YOU magazine. The review in Saga Magazine's November edition will hit the shelves later this month.
10/9/2010 Elaine C Smith Waterstones Union Bridge, Aberdeen 1pm
11/9/2010 Andy Goram Wigtown Book Festival, 7.30pm
16/9/2010 Robbie Savage, Waterstones, Burton on Trent, 1.30pm
16/9/2010 Robbie Savage, WHS, Westfield Centre, Derby, 6pm
30/9/2010 Nicholas Parsons, Waterstones, Hampstead, 7.30pm
2/10/2010 William Roache, Waterstones Deansgate, 1pm
9/10/2010 William Roache, WHS, Trafford Centre, 2pm
We were sorry to say goodbye to Ailsa Morrison who handled our events so well for the last few years. She leaves us to become events supremo at a charity for the deaf. We wish her well.