November10 Cricket, the Philadelphia Story – Ranjitsinhji’s XI of 1899 by: Martin Chandler This one is an account of a long forgotten minor tour, but it is an interesting read nonetheless
November03 Charlie Macartney – Mayhem and Artistry by: Archie Mac And now for an Australian view of Peter Lloyd’s latest sumptuous contribution to the canon of Australian cricketing biography
November03 The Cricketers of 1945: Rising from the Ashes of World War Two by: Martin Chandler This title looks back 79 years, and describes how the game emerged after the Second World War
November03 Victor Trumper at the Sydney Cricket Ground by: Martin Chandler Once again 2024 sees a new publication to mark the anniversary of the birth of Victor Trumper, the 147th
October27 One Hell of a Life by: Martin Chandler A new book from Stephen Chalke is always something to celebrate, and this one is no exception
October20 Charlie Macartney: Mayhem and Artistry by: Martin Chandler This is a book strictly for those with deep pockets but, it would seem, well worth reading as well as being a thing of beauty
October20 Stumped: One Cricket Umpire, Two Countries by: Stanley Carvalho We are grateful to guest reviewer Stanley Carvalho for this look at an umpiring memoir
October13 Barnes, Taylor & A Playboy by: Martin Chandler No aficionado of the ‘Golden age’ should overlook this look at the tour that brought that famous cricketing era to a close
October06 ‘Nash surpasses the ordinary “hat trick”’ by: Martin Chandler After our disappointing summer supporters of the Red Rose can at least turn to nostalgia like this to ease the pain
September29 Trumper v Faulkner by: Martin Chandler Rick Smith’s latest book is one for those interested in the ‘Golden Age’ and the history of Test series involving Australia and South Africa