Paris Review website opens legendary 'Interviews' archives to all - I don't know if you've seen the snazzy new Paris Review website yet, but if not then you may well want to pop on over and have a gander. However, it's not the peachy new colour … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: When expectations are surpassed
March 10, 2010 By 4 Comments
When expectations are surpassed, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. I was delighted and not a little shocked on Sunday afternoon, to discover that Jay Parini - author of The Last Station (Canongate Books) - had published a John Steinbeck … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Brando Does Steinbeck
April 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Brando Does Steinbeck, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. It's not often I stumble across a Steinbeck title when I'm rummaging around a 2nd-hand bookstore, but when I do it puts a smile on my face for days! I picked this one up last week. … [Read more...]
‘Book Bites’ for Wednesday 4th March 2009
March 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Penguin Podcasts make a welcome return - Penguin UK sent out a tweet today to let their followers know that their Penguin Podcasts have returned, and with a shiny new host too, in the shape of Hannah Flyn. So head on over to the dedicated Penguin … [Read more...]
Sweet Friday!
February 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I should really apologise for the complete absence of any posts yesterday but I had a good 'bookish' reason. As promised in my 'Book Bites' post on Thursday, I was going to unashamedly put aside all my commitments so that I could celebrate John … [Read more...]
‘Book Bites’ for Thursday 26th Feb 2009
February 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
‘Netherland’ picks up PEN/Faulkner award for fiction - Joseph O'Neill’s novel Netherland has picked up this year’s prestigious PEN/Faulkner award for fiction, an accolade which pays homage to the best published fictional works by American … [Read more...]
Another coveted Steinbeck added to the RobAround bookshelves
February 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Such is my passion for John Steinbeck, that it’s always a big day for celebration when an unowned work arrives at my home, and yesterday was one of those days when a copy of Steinbeck’s journalistic work, A Russian Journal hit the doormat, … [Read more...]
Wishlist: A Journey into Steinbeck’s California by Susan Shillinglaw
January 13, 2009 By 2 Comments
Ali, in a review over at her blog worducopia, pointed me to a 'must have' book today, that's gone instantly on my wishlist for near-future purchase - A Journey into Steinbeck's California by Susan Shillinglaw. Anyone who knows me, or reads this … [Read more...]