On 9th May 1816, the Gothic novel Glenarvon was published. The novel by Lady Caroline Lamb created a sensation in its day.
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The Varied Worlds Of Paul Gallico
“Presently, I’m reading ‘Jennie’ which is about a little boy, Peter, who spends some time…………being a cat – not through choice, far from it. “
‘Galapagos’ by Kurt Vonnegut – A Tale For Our Times
“I’m reading ‘Galapagos’ by Kurt Vonnegut again – first read over 40 years ago. At times when madness surrounds me – I turn to Mr Vonnegut – his sanity and humanity.”
Animal Farm Recalled by Adults as Favourite School Read Book
Today, 4th of March, is World Book Day.
The Sarispa Thirteen by C.R. Coen
This young adult novel by C.R. Coen is definitely quite the adventure.
Live And Let Die: A Discussion
“Fleming’s Live And Let Die is a completely different beast from the cheesy but entertaining 1973 Roger Moore version.”
The Hall of Clestrain: a brief history – by Fiona Gould
“This booklet is now available, and can be can be purchased online For £6.00 or as a paper copy for £9.00. It is just over 5000 words in length”
This Gift of Time: Giving Voice to the Unheard
“I hope people like the anthology. There is a great variety of writing and styles in there. And there does seem to be a growing interest in poetry at the moment, perhaps because people are taking more time to look at things.”
The Ness Of Brodgar – Rising and Standing
‘The Ness of Brodgar: As It Stands’ by People of the Ness – Nick Card, Mark Edmonds and Anne Mitchell…..
Something Settling
“I’m thinking of reading ‘The Hobbit’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, again. I read them first about 50 years ago, just because I wanted to. Since then, I tend to embark on them when I’m feeling un-settled.”
