Tubes: Behind the Scenes at the Internet by Andrew Bloom and World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide - Richard Holmes

Tubes: Behind the Scenes at the Internet by Andrew Bloom

Flip open, turn on and straight to Google. All is well, until we get an “error” message. We try looking at settings, turning modems on and off or calling the family expert. This happened to Blum, author of Tubes. Blum discovered a problem with his internet connection and what turned out to be the culprit? A squirrel! This led Blum to answer the question, “What is the internet?” A (very) detailed odyssey of exploration. 3/5

World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide - Richard Holmes

It is years since I have opened a history textbook. Flashes of daunting “European History” lessons, chalk boards and overhead projectors come to mind. I wish I was given this book back then because it is astounding. Simply put, nearly every aspect of World War II has been noted with incredible facts, along with compelling photographs. Holmes’ book shows that “history repeating itself” can be a positive thing, if highlighted in this magnificent way 5/5.

Review taking from my column in Sorted Magazine available in all WHS, Sainsbury stores and online.