1. GANGSTA RAP
Benjamin Zephaniah
Where music meets gang culture. Our local poet often drops in to sign his novels.
2. TOO MANY MOTHERS
Roberta Taylor
Remarkable, emotional memoir by the very popular actress, set in the local area. Hundreds of copies sold.
3. THE COLLECTED AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF MAYA ANGELOU
One volume edition (great value) of this always popular author.
4. UNTOLD STORIES
Alan Bennett
My personal favourite book of last year, and the choice of many of our customers.
5. HAMMERS IN THE HEART
Pete May
Celebrating West Ham’s return to the Premiership, by this regular of Ken’s Café.
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6. DICKENS: HIS WORK AND HIS WORLD
Michael Rosen
A great introduction to Dickens’s London and his novels for younger readers.
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