This was a very interesting read to learn more about the history of science in London, lots of great information.

Science lover? Check
Like guides? Check
London? Check
This is a well-researched and insightful guide to the scientific locations, and people of science.
I was not an absolute fan of the design, layout and the presentation, but the Scientific Highlights sections were my favourite.
When it comes to the contents and the idea, it is 5/5. I am glad this book exists.

Princess Fuzzypants here: As a big lover of London, I find guides to be fascinating reading. Some are filled with lots of gorgeous photos and very little information but this one was a real treat. Not only did it cover the major scientific places a tourist might want to visit, it also covered some smaller and more obscure ones too. And the text was filled with lots of information.

If Science is your interest, my suggestion would be to read the book and figure out a smaller number of places that tickle your fancy and then build your itinerary around those. If there are other things that can be lopped onto your major destination, do so, once you have a good bearing of the geography. If the book is any indicator each stop will be jam packed with things to see and do.

Five purrs and two paws up.

Excellent book packed full of interesting information about London. Having lived in London for a number of years there was so much new information that I didn’t know in this book. Highly recommended. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

I think this book works best as a guide book rather than a reference book or coffee table style book - there is a lot of information about some locations, with features described that are then not pictured. There are a lot of different landmarks and locations included, all related to Science, and it would be an interesting book to take with you on a trip to London, if you enjoy Science. Just to read at home, I don't think it has the same impact.

I love London, there is just something so fun and energetic about this city, and this book gives me several more reasons to go back. I feel like I've wasted my time before because I should have also noted these other interesting locations. It's organized logically; for example, you can check out medical-related places. My favorite was the building that focused the sun to the point that it was melting things on the ground. I highly recommend this to people who enjoy travel books and for people who live in or want to visit London, so you can also take notice of these other interesting places you probably don't know about, if you're like me. The illustrations are great, too. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

The Science Lover's Guide to London isn't a novel, more of a travel guide to interesting places that are apart of scientific history. This book would definitely be handy if you are in London as a tourist, or even as a local who is looking for more historical information. You will not find this to be an easy read if you are just reading for fun, however, there are interesting tidbits throughout its pages, and if I personally was traveling to London (which will hopefully be at some point in my life) I will make sure to pack this in my carry on so that I could check out as many of the places listed here during my time there.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Pen & Sword for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review. Publication date is August 30, 2024.