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• London Belongs to Me by Norman Collins

  

  London Belongs to Me is an enormous doorstopper of a book that looks rather overwhelming when you first pick it up, with its almost transparently thin pages,... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Mudlarking

  

  Last week, I fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a mudlarker on the Thames. When I was at primary school, a man came in to talk to us about the treasure that... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Various Pursuits

  

  Sorry for disappearing for a while there. I’ve got no real excuse other than just being busy!I’ve just come back from a few days in Paris, which was lovely; it... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books of 2015

  

  I feel like I didn’t get an awful lot of books read just for my own pleasure this year. The majority of my reading, when I look down the list I’ve kept, is... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Christmas in London

  

  Living in London for the first time in years has given me a fresh appreciation for the festive delights that pop up as soon as December 1st arrives. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Disappointments in Reading

  

  I’ve been reading quite a lot lately, but not with much success. It’s always a disappointment when you slog your way through a book, hoping that you’ll reach a... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Lisbon

  

  A couple of weeks ago, I spent an absolutely blissful few days in Lisbon. Escaping from grey and drizzly London to the blue skies and bright sunshine of Portuga... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Chateau by William Maxwell

  

  Every time I read one of William Maxwell’s books, I find myself in awe of how utterly beautiful his writing is. He always manages to find just the most perfect... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Regeneration by Pat Barker

  

  I had to temporarily abandon my reading of Armadale after it disintegrated in my bag – rest assured, it has been repaired with lots of sellotape and will be... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Tea Or Books? is Back!

  

  Here’s the link to our latest podcast, back after my internet-less hiatus; I hope you’ll enjoy it! This time it’s on rural vs urban novels and Sense and... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• London Life

  

  Sorry I disappeared for a while there. I didn’t mean to. I just didn’t have any internet in my new flat until yesterday, which meant that I spent the entire... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Tea Or Books? Episode Three

  

  Simon and I had great fun recording our latest podcast, which tackles the thorny issues of new reads vs re-reads and Dorothy Whipple v. D E Stevenson. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Gillespie and I by Jane Harris

  

  Gillespie and I is one of those books that draws you in from the very beginning, with a story that immediately promises intrigue and suspense. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• At the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children’s Book Awards

  

  I was hugely fortunate to be invited to attend the award ceremony of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children’s Book Awards on Monday. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

  

  What is there to say about Wolf Hall that hasn’t already been said? I am, as always, very late to the party, and am really quite cross with myself for putting... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Very Exciting News

  

  A couple of weeks ago, the lovely Simon at Stuck in Book asked me if I fancied partnering with him to create a podcast. As this seemed like a very exciting... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Down House

  

  Last weekend I finally made a long-intended trip to Down House, which is nestled in the tiny Kent village of Downe. Charles Darwin and his wife Emma moved to th... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Mystery of a Butcher’s Shop by Gladys Mitchell

  

  My good friend and fellow blogger Darlene made a visit to the UK from Canada last week, and it was lovely to have the chance to catch up with her in London. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Copenhagen

  

  Over Easter, I went on a mini tour of Scandinavia, stopping off in Copenhagen, Gothenberg and Oslo. Copenhagen was my favourite of all the places we visited,... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Spring Fancies

  

  I think the Easter holiday might be my favourite. It’s short enough for every day to be savoured, but long enough to also feel like a proper rest. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE