As I find myself recently emerged from the world of academia, I am relishing the extra guilt-free time spent reading for pleasure! So much so that I thought it worth branching out beyond the quite solitary activity of reading a book, into the range of interactive ways in which one can enjoy literature.
In the coming months I will be going to plays, talks and events, all in some way connected with reading. You'll hear me talk repeatedly about an exciting kernel of an idea to host an "International Book Club" with my far-flung book-loving friends. And most importantly, again and again I will report back on whatever book recommendation I've received.
Of course, with the aim of igniting discussion on this beloved topic, I would be delighted to hear any recommendations- for anything from the latest unmissable novel to the best place to browse the shelves.
I hope you enjoy!
Hi Book-lovers. Thought you might be interested in this article by author Philip Pullman on the plight of libraries - and so much more!
ReplyDeletehttp://falseeconomy.org.uk/blog/save-oxfordshire-libraries-speech-philip-pullman
Hi Sarah and all other book lovers.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading a book that some of you might like. It is 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by M.Shaffer and A. Barrows. It is really wonderful! It's about the occupation of Guernsey during World War 2, and the characters are so loveable. It's written as a series of letters from Juliet, the main character, to her old friends and the new ones she finds on Guernsey.
Hope you all enjoy it!!!