Book Review on All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker
Book Review on All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker There was a time, not so long ago, when I blogged pretty much about every book I’d read. This year I’ve let that slip, which is a shame. It’s led to notable absences, such as posts on Adichie’s Dream Count, Ruth Jones By […]
Book Review on The Figurine by Victoria Hislop
Book Review on The Figurine by Victoria Hislop I listened to The Figurine by Victoria Hislop while tackling some long overdue and seriously stressful repairs on our rental cottage, which was once our family home. The place was in a half dilapidated state, but the audiobook made the time pass quickly. In fact, it was […]
A Skydive, a Splash, and a Hint of Doubt
Free-Falling Into Perspective: A Skydive, A Splash, And A Hint of Doubt I recently heard Ruby Wax suggesting that people who throw themselves into extreme activities—skydiving, mountain climbing, the whole thrill-seeking lot—might be using it to escape something deeper. That it’s a sign of emotional unrest, or even a broader societal malaise. Her words stayed […]
Book Review on Sarah Winman’s Tin Man
Book Review on Sarah Winman’s Tin Man Having read Still Life by Sarah Winman and thoroughly enjoyed it, I thought I’d explore more of her work. I’d also been meaning to read When God Was a Rabbit, and somewhere along the way, I muddled it up in my head with When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. […]
Book Review on Alistair Campbell’s Living Better
Book Review on Alistair Campbell’s Living Better I came across Alistair Campbell’s Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression during a recent weekend away in lovely Alnmouth (which I highly recommend if you’ve never been), while browsing in the fantastic Barter Books in nearby Alnwick. In case you’re interested, it’s one of the biggest secondhand […]
Book Review on Jon Karakauer’s Into the Wild
Book Review on Jon Karakauer’s Into the Wild I don’t usually read biographies, and Into the Wild isn’t something I would have picked up on my own, but it certainly provoked strong reactions. So much so that one of my book club friends didn’t even want to discuss it. She felt it was in bad […]