Lovely Levin, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. There are few things finer looking on the bookshelves right now, than Adam Levi's epic debut, The Instructions (Canongate Books). The 1030 page tome certainly stands out on the shelf, and even … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Kindle-ing
August 26, 2011 By 3 Comments
Kindle-ing, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. It's been a while in coming, but I'm pleased to say that I've finally managed to scrape together the cash for an Amazon Kindle. I'm no stranger to dedicated ebook readers, having owned a Sony … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Here Are My Myths!
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here Are My Myths!, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. One of my highlights of EdBookFest last week, was definitely meeting the amazing Congolese author, Alain Mabanckou, so for my Daily Bookshot today I thought I'd indulge myself and share … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Buy these, now!
August 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Buy these, now!, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. If I'm guilty of blatant plugging here then shoot me, but I really want to empathise to you in today's Daily Bookshot, just how important it is to pick up True North (Salt), the latest … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Foli-yum Society
August 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Foli-yum Society, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. Always great to see a nice book display, but it doesn't really get much more opulent than this, the Folio Society section at EdBookFest. Looks like the Douglas Adams fans were in early … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: The Mark of a Master
August 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
The Mark of a Master, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. After meeting the man yesterday and 'wagging my tail' so much about it, it probably comes as no surprise that my Daily Bookshot today would feature the great Tobias Wolff, and the … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Zoe and Ned
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zoe and Ned, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. How could I go the Ned Beauman and Zoe Strachan event at EdBookFest today and not feature their books as my Daily Bookshot? During the event both authors read from their novels. They made them … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Love Scottish Libraries This Summer
August 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Love Scottish Libraries This Summer, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. I was delighted to spot an advertisement on the train this morning, trying all its very hardest to raise awareness of libraries and reading in Scotland. At first I … [Read more...]