GIVE THE GIFT of books
STORIES OF OUR LIVES
SONGTELLER by Dolly Parton and Robert K Oermann (£35, Hodder & Stoughton)
This gorgeous book is a celebration of the country singer’s life, told through 175 of her best-loved songs. With stunning images of never-seen-before memorabilia and photographs to accompany her lyrics, we discover more about her life – and what an inspiration it is! For any Dolly or country music fan, this is a special gift that pays tribute to a spectacular lady.
IT’S A LOVE STORY by Shirlie and Martin Kemp (£20, Mirror Books)
In this new memoir, Shirlie and Martin reveal the personal highs and lows that they have encountered on their incredible journey together, lasting for more than 40 years. From their beginnings as being pop’s golden couple in the 1980s, they tell their story of life behind the headlines – the triumphs, the tragedies and their secret to everlasting love.
BANANARAMA: REALLY SAYING SOMETHING by Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward (£20, Hutchinson)
Written with humour and authenticity, and filled with never- before-seen photos, this book tells the story of one of the most successful all-female groups ever. Friends since primary school, Sara and Keren speak frankly about the flipside of fame and how they managed to forge such a successful career in a male-dominated business.
LET’S DO IT: THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF VICTORIA WOOD by Jasper Rees (£20, Trapeze)
Victoria Wood had intended to write her autobiography but sadly never got round to it. However, her estate asked author and journalist Jasper Rees to
