Marrakech – where the medieval meets the 21st century.
It’s entirely possible that I might be in Marrakech this week. No literary musings, no reviews – all I’ve done is work and sleep (badly). But now I have two and a half days to explore this wonderful place. My hotel (riad karmela) is down a tiny alleyway* and from there I can walk through…
Lost Trades Fair 2016
It’s on again. The wonderful Lost Trades Fair, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2016 at Kyneton Racecourse: 10am – 4pm Here’s what I had to say about it last year… Given the huge crowds attending the Lost Trades Fair over the Labour Day weekend, perhaps some of the wonderful trades on display aren’t really lost at all. …
Bookshelf Porn
No! Not that sort of porn. Go back and search again, if that’s what you’re looking for. What I’m talking about is pictures of beautiful and unusual bookshelves. Go ahead. You know you like it. Have a look and enjoy! All pictures sourced from https://bookshelfporn.com/ There’s plenty more there for you to look at,…
Best reads of 2015
Not the best reads, mind you. Simply my best reads for 2015. Which may or may not include books published before 2015. My blog, my rules! It’s great to be a despot…. Now to set the scene, you’ll have to imagine the red carpet, the glorious frocks and the tedious speeches… The nominees for my…