Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” – book review
This is the first Malcolm Gladwell book that I’ve read Continue reading Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” – book review
Month: January 2019
Top Ten Tuesday: The Ten Most Recent Additions to My To-Read List
Three of my additions are the result of a blip in my New Year’s resolution of buying fewer books… Oops Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: The Ten Most Recent Additions to My To-Read List
Poem of the Week: John Keats “On the Sonnet”
This week’s poem is a sonnet about sonnets (a meta-sonnet, if you like) Continue reading Poem of the Week: John Keats “On the Sonnet”
Dr. Adrian Owen “Into the Grey Zone” – book review
I have a highly subjective view of this book: and I liked it a lot. Continue reading Dr. Adrian Owen “Into the Grey Zone” – book review
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Meant to Read In 2018 but Didn’t Get To
There were many, many books I was planning to read last year but I didn’t get round to… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Meant to Read In 2018 but Didn’t Get To
Poem of the Week: “Sonnet: To Tartar, a Terrier Beauty” Thomas Lovell Beddoes
First of all, the apostrophe “Snowdrop of dogs” is an absolute delight. Continue reading Poem of the Week: “Sonnet: To Tartar, a Terrier Beauty” Thomas Lovell Beddoes
10 Reasons why BoJack Horseman is an addictive TV Series
It all started with a friend of mine. “Have you watched BoJack Horseman?” “No.” “Oh, you should really watch it. You will love it.” So she sent me some youtube clips about BoJack Horseman. And I refused to watch it for about 6 months. Because really what’s so attractive about a cartoon with a horse in it? Fast forward to November 2018, and I am … Continue reading 10 Reasons why BoJack Horseman is an addictive TV Series
Back to the Classics Challenge 2019
Here’s my list for 2019 Continue reading Back to the Classics Challenge 2019
Poem of the Week: “The Caged Skylark” Gerard Manley Hopkins
In which I digress into talking about skylarks and starlings Continue reading Poem of the Week: “The Caged Skylark” Gerard Manley Hopkins
Green Book
Go see it! Continue reading Green Book
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