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Mary Barton
A Tale of Manchester Life
by Elizabeth Gaskell
Mary Barton is the daughter of a good and upright unionist, John Barton. She attracts two men -- Jem Wilson, a fellow worker, and Henry Carson, son of her father's employer. When the union men decide upon murder, John Barton is the chosen assassin of Henry Carson. Suspicion falls, however, on Jem, and Mary is torn between her lover and her father.
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Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division
by Deborah Curtis
This is the only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow. Revered by his peers and idolised by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. But although mesmerising on stage, in his private life he was introverted and had desperate mood swings. In "Touching from a Distance" his widow pieces together why — despite his impending... (more)
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David Beckham: My Side
by David Beckham
He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is David Beckham's own story of his career to date, for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England, and of his childhood, family and private life. Featuring David's first full account of a turbulent year in Spain, on and off the field, and England's fortunes in Euro 2004. This is Beckham's fascinating life story in his own words. His rise... (more)
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Saint Morrissey: A Portrait of This Charming Man by an Alarming Fan
by Mark Simpson
There is no other contemporary artist who is so famously difficult, so seemingly enigmatic, and so passionately loved by his fans as Morrissey. From the moment he caught the public's eye in the early 1980s as the iconic front man of the Smiths, and through his subsequent solo career, the patron saint of misfits has fascinated and baffled in equal measure. Yet, as Mark Simpson argues in this wickedly funny and... (more)
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The Death of a President
November 1963
by William Manchester
The author of the bestsellers American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964 and The Last Lion offers a compelling account of President John F. Kennedy's last six days--the only record authorized by the Kennedy family--written with remarkable detail and immediacy, and with an intimacy that is unparalleled in the literature.
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Jon Spicer, a detective inspector in Manchester, England: Book 3
Savage Moon
by Chris Simms
The body of a woman with her throat ripped out is found on Saddleworth Moor, near Manchester. She is discovered in an area where several sightings of a mysterious large black cat have been made. When analysis shows that hairs caught under the victim's nails are those of a panther, it is assumed that the animal has killed its first human prey. But then a man DI Jon Spicer is investigating as part of an entirely... (more)
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American Caesar
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964
by William Manchester
MacArthur was not only a lean, chiseled military genius and master of strategy; he also suffered unexplained lapses. For example, he knew of the Pearl Harbor attack but neglected to deploy his Philippine air force, a failure which resulted in its total destruction. And the success of his Inchon invasion was all but undone by the Chinese hordes that later swarmed across the Yalu--a response easily predicted,... (more)
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 4
The Battle of the Labyrinth
by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse.In this book, time is running out and war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more impatient by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to... (more)
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24 Hour Party People: What the Sleeve Notes Never Tell You
by Tony Wilson
This is the bizarre and not entirely fabricated story of the founder of the Factory record label, Anthony Wilson. Part fiction, part reality, comic and tragic by turns, Wilson tells his own unique story in his own unique way for the very first time. From the dawn of punk to the death of acid house, Anthony Wilson was at the center of it all. Love him or hate him, you can't possibly ignore him. Includes numerous... (more)
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The Smiths: Songs That Saved Your Life
by Simon Goddard
The definitive book on the music of British glam-rock icons The Smiths. One of the seminal groups of the Eighties, The Smiths’ career was as brilliant as it was brief. Here, drawing on interviews with band members, producers, and colleagues, Simon Goddard presents a chronological survey of the group’s musical evolution, from their first demos in 1982 to their final studio session five years on. Investigating the... (more)
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Jon Spicer, a detective inspector in Manchester, England: Book 2
Shifting Skin
by Chris Simms
"The Butcher of Belle Vue" has struck again. Like the first two victims, the third has been partially skinned, her muscles, tendons, and ligaments exposed to view. But this time her face has also been removed. Jon Spicer and his new partner, Rick Saville, are on the investigating team. The case is waiting for its first breakthrough when a woman approaches Jon insisting that she heard The Butcher claim his third... (more)
Controversy. And other Essays in JournalismWilliam Manchester
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Controversy. And other Essays in Journalism
by William Manchester
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Redemption
by Nancy Geary
Hope Lawrence seems to have everything that a young woman could want. The beloved daughter of wealthy parents, her childhood was spent on the idyllic shores of Massachusetts's East Coast. And now she is about to marry Jack Cabot, her handsome sweetheart. But life is rarely as simple or as carefree as it seems. The day of Hope's wedding will be remembered by everyone in Manchester-by-the-Sea, but not in the way... (more)
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Boy A
by Jonathan Trigell
“A shocker of a first novel . . . told with extraordinary restraint.”— The New York Times “<Jonathan> Trigell masterfully builds sympathy for Jack.”— Entertainment Weekly “A modern-day immorality tale about the attempted rehabilitation of a child implicated in murder . . . delivered with a horrific sense of foreboding.”— Arena “A fine and moving debut novel . . . compulsively readable . . . a... (more)
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Boss
by Michael Crick
The first full, independent and objective life of one of the most successful managers of all time Ferguson's own autobiography, MANAGING MY LIFE, was a great bestseller on its publication in 1999, with fans queuing in their hundreds in bookshops. But Fergie's book told the story through only one pair of eyes. Now, Michael Crick, acclaimed biographer of Jeffrey Archer, writes the first full-rounded, independent... (more)
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The Manchester martyrs: The story of a Fenian tragedy
by Paul Bernard Rose
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Jon Spicer, a detective inspector in Manchester, England: Book 1
Killing The Beasts
by Chris Simms
The Commonwealth Games are coming to town and the city is alive with possibilities. Caught up in the commercial feeding frenzy is Tom Benwell, account manager at an advertising firm. The pressure is getting to Tom—too many deals to make and lies to tell, and his passion for the job is waning. Meanwhile, his friend, Detective Inspector Jon Spicer, is on the fast track, showing a commitment to his job that borders... (more)
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Kate Brannigan: Book 5
Blue Genes
by Val McDermid
“A fast-paced joyride that swoops and curves past (or right over) the villains with barely a pause . . . readers will happily keep up, even if it leaves them a little breathless.”— Publishers Weekly Kate Brannigan is having a bad week, and she can’t even cry on her best friend’s shoulder, for Alexis has worries of her own. Her girlfriend Chris is pregnant, and when the doctor responsible for the illegal... (more)
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Rip It Up and Start Again
Postpunk 1978-1984
by Simon Reynolds
Rip It Up and Start Again is the first book-length exploration of the wildly adventurous music created in the years after punk. Renowned music journalist Simon Reynolds celebrates the futurist spirit of such bands as Joy Division, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, and Devo, which resulted in endless innovations in music, lyrics, performance, and style and continued into the early eighties with the video-savvy... (more)
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Morrissey & Marr: The Severed Alliance
by Johnny Rogan
One of the most controversial and complete rock biographies ever written. (b/w photos)

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