My choice for the beach... The Nudist on the Late Shift is the riveting tale of California's Silicon Valley

A remarkable piece of reportage - the finest evocation of Silicon Valley to emerge so far

Bronson is a snappy writer who goes light on the street slang and technical jargon. Furthermore he is excellent at describing complex processes in simple, easy-to-grasp terms. Like all the best reportage, this is research laced with anecdote and adrenalin

The world's best, smartest, funniest and most complete tour of the Temple of Prosperity.... To call it a travelogue doesn't convey the elegance of this book. Bronson is one of America's most talented rising young novelists, and brings a literary grace to his reporting

A fascinating book every cat owner should read

Witty, surprising writing ... There is his delight in detail, a talent for dismantling myths, but most importantly an ability to build a coherent and entertaining theory from an apparent contradiction that all cat-lovers will recognise: we seek to understand cats even though it is our lack of understanding that makes us love them

[Praise for In Defence of Dogs]: The most fantastic book, a revelation

Essential reading

A case grounded in kindness and science ... Authoritative, wise and rather moving