Feline writes – Have I read “We need to talk about Kevin” by Lionel Shriver? Yes I have and while it is a brilliant book, it is an uncomfortable read. Particularly pertinent following the Virginia Tech shooting. I’ve read some great books recently and some great trash (Wicked! by Jilly Cooper was a marvellous holiday [...]
Books
I’ve been getting some interesting gifts left on my doorstep… the other day I came home to find a copy of The Bad Mother’s Handbook by Kate Long sitting quietly by the front door. My first thought was “Which of my fellow bad mothers has left this book!” Then I admit for a second I [...]
I loved this site! (And thanks to Meish for the link) It’s something I do anyway – seek out books that talk about places when I visit them. Usually I find them after I’ve been there which is irritating. Sometimes I plan trips around places I’ve read about – Jane Austen got me to Bath [...]
