His ability to put us in the picture, to feel, smell and almost touch the surroundings he describes is matched by his ability to tell a good story.

One couldn't wish for a better storyteller or analyst than John Man

An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales.

Ninja is a racy popular history of a difficult and often mythologised subject and should appeal to the armchair warrior in us all.

Man’s wry humour and treks through Japan’s mountains, valleys, temples and shrines adds a vivid and personable dimension to his questing spirit – so much so, you can imagine this being a terrific television series.

A thoroughly researched, appealing examination of the "original men in black".

I didn't like it; I loved it ... a cracking read

If you love cricket, cycling, adventure, travel and sobbing - read this book!

Oli's enthusiasm made even me consider getting back on a bike again

A funny and poignant tale for anyone who’s ever dreamt of jacking in the day job for an adventure

The book is a very readable and often funny account of an unusual adventure on a bike

A funny and poignant tale for anyone who's ever dreamt of quitting their day job to embark on an adventure

Almost painfully funny

Covers not only the highs of the last two seasons but the lows

In the course of telling the tale, his image as an everyday hero is absolutely confirmed with all the necessary detail and insight both cynics and fans would require

Conveys the most engaging personality of this almost comically unpretentious bloke, who never thought that Tour winners came from Kilburn

Compelling and often emotional account... Outspoken, honest, intelligent and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people’s champion

A genuinely up-lifting read

Engaging

My Time conveys the most engaging personality of this almost comically unpretentious bloke, who never thought that Tour de France winners came from Kilburn

There is plenty of material for cycling aficionados … but his story is also of interest to the general reader

Who could resist finding out more about the sideburned new superstar of British cycling

Euphoria does not last forever and so the race is always on to ensure that the books is read for those keen to know of to re-live the spine tingling moments of triumph. My Time is not at all the worst of this kind of output. Indeed, it might be among the best...there is plenty of fascinating detail

Give sports fans a glimpse into what it takes to win gold

Fascinating...it covers most levels of Wiggins existence – cyclist, team leader, husband, father, son – during the most important years of his life, with the candour that has become his trademark...co-written by Guardian sports writer, William Fotheringham, who helps to tell the story in the direct but eloquent tone that Wiggins watchers will recognise countless radio and television interviews. It is an absorbing read that covers Wiggins’ career from his departure from Garmin to his latest Olympic success. Cycling fans will relish the horse’s mouth accounts of the triumphs they have watched unfold this year, while newcomers to the sport, attracted by the man’s performances this year, both on and off the bike, should find more to enjoy

If you love cycling, this makes a very welcome change from the rather saturated market of ‘cyclist doping confessions'

What makes the book special for me is the love of cycling that comes through. His passion for the sport, for its history, his awareness of where he stands in the pantheon of Lycra-clad heroes, and his inability to truly comprehend his achievements all come across in waves. And in typical Wiggins fashion, he doesn’t dodge the difficult bits. He talks openly about the latest drugs scandal and the unwelcome role of moral enforcer which has been forced onto him by his newfound standing as Tour winner

A speedy guide to cycling success

Like the man, it’s engaging, modest and likeable, with the section on the Olympics especially fascinating