Here are some of the photographs from a fantastic evening celebrating the launch of When Mr Putin Stole My Painting by Joannah Yacoub at Daunt Books, Holland Park.

‘My use of dialogue and my ability to incorporate action into the text improved. Before the course, I was prone to “telling”. Instead, I learned to “show” through speech and action. Judge Hikmet Jildani relates Azmi’s tragedy in The Dream Stealer via dialogue and behaviour. I adopted the style of the oriental coffee shop story-tellers

‘The late Brian Sewell’s first children’s novel, written when he was 83, is an instant classic’

The Times chooses The White Umbrella by Brian Sewell as one of the best children’s books this Christmas. Get your copy of the book here today!

‘It’s an ambitious, delightful romp and there’s a very good case for making it government issue for everyone of pensionable age’

The Daily Mail reviews Not Far from Dreamland by Val Hennessy and lists it as one of the top comedy books of the year.

Not Far from Dreamland by Val Hennessy is available now.

‘It is written with a light touch which brings life to the main subject without demanding in-depth knowledge. Sewell’s successful children’s books suggest it is a fine introduction to Royce, his engineering interests and the circles in which he moved. As a separate issue Stefan Marjoram’s artwork will have met with Sewell’s approval: quality of

‘Peppered with interesting, well-researched facts and information on pre-history, as well as entertaining discussions from the meaning of life to fish-related bands – Pike and Tuna Turner – this book will provide an insight into both ancient history and the working of the minds of the modern middle-aged man’

Drink and Drugs News reviews In

Jim Lee will be speaking about Life in B&W at Waterstones, Piccadilly next Wednesday. The evening will start at 7pm and is free. Please reserve a place by emailing piccadilly@waterstones.com

Get your copy of Life in B&W by Jim Lee today! 

‘It’s that strong variety and exoticism that sold me on the book’

The Bookbag reviews When Mr Putin Stole My Painting by Joannah Yacoub. You can get your copy of the book here today!

‘At the start of the series, Massie appeared to pay homage to Simenon in both style and manner. As the books have progressed, however, his tone has grown richer. Descriptions remain minimal and nothing is spelled out that cannot be better hinted at. Sorrowful but never cynical, this is the work of a writer who