Apologies for yesterday's absence (assuming you noticed, of course). Thankfully, I am finally getting back into the swing of existence, helped in no small part by some serious literary indulgence. I have got some truly fantastic reads on the go at the moment and am really excited to share over the next couple of weeks. … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 20/06/13
In last week's edition of The Weekly Reader, I mentioned an interesting article about demands from Britain's independent bookstores for government assistance in combating Amazon's market dominance. I also declared my intention to forgo Amazon book purchases in favour of supporting the nation's bookstores (one week later and I am still going strong). I was … Continue reading A Book Buyer’s Guide To Bookshops
Happy Monday, chaps! I hope that you have all had a fantastically refreshing weekend and are ready for the week ahead. Now fully back in blogging mode, I have some exciting reviews and other literary-minded posts to carry us through June and into the height of summer. Please keep the post suggestions coming in - … Continue reading Monday Musing: 17/06/13
About A Boy is a book that I have had on my radar for some time. Yet, in a strange reversal of my typical process, I have been pretty content to restrict my familiarity with the story to what is depicted in the film adaptation. I am fully aware that, in saying this, I am … Continue reading Review: About A Boy by Nick Hornby
And so begins the period of aimless wondering. I have cleaned, ironed, been running, watched two seasons of The West Wing, and begun to diminish the book stacks. Still feeling somewhat directionless, I set myself the task of putting together another edition of Just for Fun Friday: Writers on Writers, working through the wonderful Poisoned … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Writers on Writers Take 2
One of the greatest benefits of working at Knebworth House is the sheer variety of people, tasks, and events I am exposed to over the course of the Season. No two days are the same and every summer brings something entirely different. I have watched David Suchet strut his stuff as Poirot and get to … Continue reading Review: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
There is one sure way that you will know exams have ended in Laura's flat (other than the non-stop West Wing marathon and a general failure to wear anything but pyjamas for at least a week) and that is a sudden massive increase in the size of the book stacks. Since finishing my final exam … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday: Return of the Bookstacks
Hello friends! Well, exams are officially over and I have emerged with mind relatively intact. Regular posting schedule now to resume, with a small backlog of book reviews to work my way through. But more of that later (once I have had a proper night's sleep and feel able to communicate in a somewhat coherent … Continue reading Monday Musing: I’m ALIVE
Really, I should just rename this particular feature 'In Homage to Roald Dahl' because it really is becoming a theme. But I am in serious need of a little light relief. And there truly is no better source. So with that in mind, please brace yourself. Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf by Roald … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes
Hello friends! Apologies for my disappearance. I am in the midst of exam mayhem and my posting schedule will be pretty haywire until I finish up next Tuesday. But I wanted to seize this window of opportunity to update you on the world of things literary! Top Stories 'Tom Sharpe dies age 85' … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 06/06/13
The Book Habit 