Cumbria Guide Book Club September/October 2025
Cumbria Guide Book Club
September/October 2025
As the nights draw in, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book — and this season’s picks from Cumbrian authors promise something for every reader. From dark psychological fiction and a brutally honest memoir, to a riotous children’s adventure and a magical journey through local folklore, September and October bring stories that intrigue, entertain, and inspire in equal measure.
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The Secret Ski Seasonaire: The Beautiful and Barbaric Truth of an Absurd World
by Anon
A brutally honest memoir of one seasonaire’s wild ride through the Alps, where powder dreams collide with hedonism, class clashes, and harsh realities.
Chasing glory as a freestyle skier, the anonymous author reveals the untold, often outrageous truth of resort life—a world as beautiful as it is barbaric.
Available from pitchpublishing.co.uk
by Louise Savage & Gerard Richardson
Nostalgia takes readers on a captivating trip back in time, exploring Whitehaven’s history through a rich collection of photographs and personal memories. Curated by Louise Savage and Gerard Richardson, the book features images from Ivor Nicholas and The Beacon, capturing the town’s streets, landmarks, and everyday life across the decades. From cherished local stories to striking visual snapshots, Nostalgia is a heartfelt celebration of Whitehaven’s past, perfect for anyone who loves history, community, and the power of memory.
£10, available directly from Richardson’s of Whitehaven, in store and online: www.richardsonsofwhitehaven.co.uk
Dr April and the Rainbow Farts
by Lisa M Jackson
When seven-year-old Mimi visits A&E with a tummy ache, she meets Doctor April—a junior doctor with a magical stethoscope and a love for rainbow farts. Whisked away to the dazzling Rio Carnival, Mimi embarks on a wild, giggle-filled adventure. But with the watchful Professor Pomplepuss nearby, can they keep their magical secret safe? A fun, colourful tale full of magic, mischief, and laughter!
Available from amazon.co.uk
Folklore of the Lake District
by Stephen G Rae
Ghost stories, folk tales, nature lore, dialect, verse.
Bitesize tales of faeries and elves; boggarts and goblins; giants and dwarves; mermaids and dragons; the wyrd and the supernatural; King Arthur and Merlin the magician; witches and wizards; gods and goddesses; saints and sinners; poetry, song and dance; from mighty trees to hairy fish. Stephen invites the reader to come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties.
Available from Sam Read Bookseller, Grasmere and other local bookshops
Quote ISBN: 9781068263804
Monica
by Mark Bateman
Unloved and born with a rare condition that makes her unable to feel pain, Monica endures abuse while developing a sharp, manipulative mind. Detached from morality, she finds pleasure in harming—and eventually killing—others.
But after meeting Alexa, a high-class call girl, Monica glimpses a better life. When their past resurfaces, she must kill again to protect the future she longs for.
Available from amazon.co.uk
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