The Party by Elizabeth Day Book Review
Book Review of The Party by Elizabeth Day I’m a big fan of Elizabeth Day. I listen to her brilliant podcasts How to Fail and Best Friend Therapy and I’ve read several of her books. In fact, I’ve already written about Magpie and Friendaholic, so stumbling across The Party in the magical treasure trove that […]
Jess and Norma A lifetime of laughter and our unbreakable bond by Jessica Asquith and Norma Burton Book Review
Book Review of Jess and Norma A lifetime of laughter and our unbreakable bond by Jessica Asquith and Norma Burton A Although not much of a user of Facebook and not at all really on Instagram or TikTok, being part of the older generation who learned Facebook, overused it, and has now more or less […]
The Quiet Power of Bedtime Reading in a Noisy Digital Age
The Quiet Power of Bedtime Reading in a Noisy Digital Age Turning down in the evening has become more digital than dreamlike in a society inundated with screens, scrolling, and streaming material. Children are more likely to nod off next to the illumination of a tablet than they are in response to the sound of […]
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 […]