“The Essex Serpent” by Sarah Perry – book review
There’s been a lot of publicity surrounding Sarah Perry’s “The Essex Serpent “… Continue reading “The Essex Serpent” by Sarah Perry – book review
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John Steinbeck “The Grapes of Wrath”- book review
I did not expect to enjoy this book half as much as I did. Continue reading John Steinbeck “The Grapes of Wrath”- book review
Where should I buy my books? Part 1: Books on the high street (UK)
Many of us bookworms occasionally wonder: what is the cheapest and morally least ambiguous way to buy a book? Continue reading Where should I buy my books? Part 1: Books on the high street (UK)
Violence against women – with lyrics by Nick Cave, Johnny Cash and Robert Browning
Do you remember a song that was top of the charts in 2008? It went: They call me The Wild Rose But my name was Elisa Day Why they call me it I do not know For my name was Elisa Day The song is “Wild Rose”, performed by Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue. And it used to be on the radio all … Continue reading Violence against women – with lyrics by Nick Cave, Johnny Cash and Robert Browning
Bill Bryson “Made in America” – book review
It’s partially an etymology, partially a history, and mostly a collection of witty anecdotes. Continue reading Bill Bryson “Made in America” – book review
Wordless Wednesday
Why I’m behind with my book reading this autumn… Continue reading Wordless Wednesday
Stacking the Shelves Saturday
Today is bookshop day… so, of course, I had to celebrate by visiting a bookshop. Continue reading Stacking the Shelves Saturday
5 things you shouldn’t do on Instagram
I will be honest – I spend waaaay too much time on Instagram. I have two accounts – a private one with my own photographs (@bellawilfer7) and one which basically shares the best “cats with books” photos from around Instagram (@catswithbooks ). It has a lot more followers than my private one – because clearly, cats with books are the best thing ever! This basically … Continue reading 5 things you shouldn’t do on Instagram
Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch” and the meaning of life
When I first reached for Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch”, I was unaware that it was surrounded by any critical controversy…. Continue reading Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch” and the meaning of life
David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” – a book review
It probably tells you something about me that I’ve managed to procrastinate reading a self-help book that talks about stopping procrastination.
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