Author Archives
Blogger, theatre goer, nature lover and an avid reader of books.
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A Dewithon 19 Taster
To whet appetites for the forthcoming Wales Readathon, today I post a performance review from the archives.
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Winding up the Week #57
This week we discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
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Winding up the Week #56
This week we highlight books read and reviewed, look forward to The Radetzky March Spring Readalong, discover some of the best writing about literature in the blogosphere and focus on fascinating features from across the Internet.
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE WALES READATHON?
Ahead of Dewithon 2019, which commences on 1st March and runs throughout the month, we announce the official book for this year’s event!
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Winding up the Week #55
This week we highlight books read and reviewed, look ahead to the Wales Readathon and the announcement of the official Dewithon 19 book, discover some of the best writing about literature in the blogosphere and focus on fascinating features from across the Internet.
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BOOK REVIEW: Intimate Ties: Two Novellas
First published in 1911, Intimate Ties is Robert Musil’s second book, consisting of two novellas, ‘The Culmination of Love’ and ‘The Temptation of Silent Veronica.’
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Winding up the Week #54
This week we highlight books read and reviewed, look ahead to next month’s Willa Cather Short Story Project, discover some of the best writing about literature in the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
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THOUGHTS ON: The Bookshop
In a small English town of Hardborough Florence Green decides, against polite but determined opposition, to open a bookshop.
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Winding up the Week #53
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
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THOUGHTS ON: Public library and other stories
A splendidly inventive collection of short stories from Ali Smith, author of How to be both, winner of the Baileys Women’s Prize and the Costa Novel Award.
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Winding up the Week #52
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
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BOOK REVIEW: The World of Moominvalley
The World of Moominvalley is simply the ultimate guide for any Moomin fan, old or new.
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Winding up the Week #51
This week we discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
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Christmas Book Bonanza 2018
Father Christmas left these beauties under my tree. Did you receive any long-coveted titles in your stocking?
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Winding up the Week #50
This week we highlight books read and reviewed, look ahead to the 2019 Chapter-a-Day Read-Along, discover some of the best writing about literature in the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
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2018 Reading Year in Review
What a wonderfully diverse and gratifying reading year 2018 turned out to be!
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Winding up the Week #49
In the final WUTW before Christmas we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
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THE CLASSICS CLUB: The Wind in the Willows
I share my thoughts on one of the most adored children’s novels of all time.
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Winding up the Week #48
This week we discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
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Winding Up the Week #47
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
