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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Out of this world: science fiction, but not as you know it
June 28, 2011 – 6:04 pm
“Out of this world” is a free exhibition running at the British Library from 20 May to 25 September 2011. It’s an exploration and celebration of science fiction, centred around the library’s collection of first editions and other valuable copies of great books…
Justifiable anger
June 26, 2011 – 5:17 pm
An Image of Africa
by Chinua Achebe
This is actually two essays by the great Nigerian author: “An image of Africa: racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness”, and “The trouble with Nigeria”. Which are some pretty heavy topics, so it’s possibly best that they total less than 100 pages between them…
It’s here! Literary Giveaway Blog Hop (25–29 June)
June 24, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Sorry, this giveaway is now closed.
The problem with build-up
June 20, 2011 – 5:57 pm
Great House
by Nicole Krauss
I loved Krauss’s two previous novels, Man Walks Into a Room and The History of Love. Add in that this book was shortlisted for this year’s Orange Prize and you have some pretty high hopes and expectations. Were they met? Kinda, ish, not really…
Tasting notes: Red espresso at A Cappella
June 18, 2011 – 6:10 pm
On a damp, grey Saturday morning, not yet fully awake, what could be better than a robust, hot drink at a friendly local cafe? So I was glad that I had arranged to drop by A Cappella today to taste its new Red range of rooibos tea espressos. On the other hand, I believe in giving completely honest reviews and I’d hate to have to say anything bad about a favourite local eatery. Was this a good plan…
Don’t be put off by the title
June 15, 2011 – 6:39 pm
The Gospel According to Jesus Christ
by José Saramago
translated from Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero
This month’s book club pick sounded a tad intimidating and I certainly would never have picked it up if not for the group. What I discovered was a complex, at times difficult, but also beautiful and funny book that I’m glad to have read…
Prepare for tears
June 10, 2011 – 7:31 am
Red Dog
by Louis de Bernières
This is the sweetest most wonderful book I have read in some time. I think it’s sort-of aimed at children, at least I hope it is else I will have to have criticisms about some of the slightly condescending explanations and I don’t want to criticise such a lovely lovely book…