Words Without Borders have posted the August edition of their online magazine. This month sees a continuation of their 'Arab Spring' theme, which focuses on literature from the countries involved in the Middle Eastern uprisings. This month's … [Read more...]
Afterthoughts: Burning Secret by Stefan Zweig
July 5, 2010 By 12 Comments
In a Nutshell: Written with pin sharp perception and translated by one of best in the business (Anthea Bell), Burning Secret is likely to give you one of your most incredible reading experiences ever. ***** A few years ago Vienna-born Stefan … [Read more...]
Reading Journal: Thursday 6th May 2010
May 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
Before I go on to give you a rundown on my reading for Thursday 6th May, I should declare that I'm writing this on Saturday 8th, a full day later than when I should be writing it up, and indeed posting it. I'm sure you know what it like though fellow … [Read more...]
Reading Journal: Wednesday 5th May 2010
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Would it shock you to know that it's been almost eight months since I last read an Edgar Allan Poe story for my iPoe reading challenge? Well, desperate to make amends for this shortfall, I set about reserving Wednesday as my Poe day, when I tick off … [Read more...]
Reading Journal: Tuesday 4th May 2010
May 5, 2010 By 8 Comments
Today I may have wallowed in the place I love to be - totally immersed in a world of words - but it ended being a very busy day of reading. That's not a complaint of course because I'm never happier than when I'm drowning in books. And if anything … [Read more...]
‘Book Bites’ for Tuesday 10th March 2010
March 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
American Book Review's Top 40 Bad Books - There's an interesting run down in the latest edition of American Book Review, on what is considered to be the 40 worst books in American literature. It's hard enough to define what makes a bad book at the … [Read more...]