Inspiring Older Readers
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100 Years of Sheaffer posted on 29 Nov 2015
Let me start with an apology. This book is essentially a very beautiful and sumptuous piece of advertising.
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Estates posted on 27 Nov 2015
Estates: An Intimate History by Lynsey Hanley I first read Lynsey Hanley’s memoir / political polemic when it was first published in 2007 ..
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The Worm in the Bud posted on 26 Nov 2015
A guest review by Gill McGillivray. The Worm in the Bud, published in 2004, introduces the reader to D.I. Tom Mariner ....
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Damaged Goods posted on 25 Nov 2015
Earlier this week I bought a signed copy of the new William Boyd novel, Sweet Caress. At the same time I purchased two or three other things....
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Books For Amnesty, Malvern posted on 24 Nov 2015
The Amnesty International book shop in Malvern is one of those delightful, unexpected gems.
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St. Richard's Hospice Book Shop, Worcester posted on 23 Nov 2015
Sadly, Worcester no longer has any second hand or independent bookshops - a lamentable state of affairs...
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Village Christmas and Other Notes On The English Year posted on 22 Nov 2015
I think that Laurie Lee is close to being thought of as that dreadful thing – a national treasure...
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A Love Supreme : The Creation of John Coltrane’s Classic Album by Ashley Kahn posted on 21 Nov 2015
It’s great when two things you really love – in this case books and music...
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A tip for future students – never ‘study’ your favourite author posted on 20 Nov 2015
I can very clearly remember that, as a 19 year old, one of the things that excited me most about going to university...
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The Chaucer Head Bookshop, Stratford Upon Avon posted on 19 Nov 2015
The Chaucer Head Bookshop feels quite an old-fashioned place. There's lots of dark wood, the shelves are mighty...