So many books, so little time. For me this refers to the dreaded Authonomy where I am struggling to get on top of my ‘watch list’ of 9 books, over half of whose authors have already read The Water’s Edge. That means I owe them one. But I am heartened by the fact that constructive … Continue reading Authonomy Diary 3
Tidying up the bedroom this morning I flung some spare buttons into the pot where they usually go, only to find it was full to overflowing with at least six years worth of buttons – probably more. There was nothing for it but to sort out which I might need and which belonged to outfits … Continue reading Wanted: old box for new buttons
Weekly stats Last week This week My book rating: 1298 1096 10641 Bookshelves I’m on 1 4 5 Watchlists I’m on: 9 8 Comments in (reads): 8 10 Comments out: 4 5 Hours spent: 10 too busy to count! Nice to see The Water’s Edge rising in the ratings at last, and I’m grateful to … Continue reading Authonomy Diary Week 2
Picture this. Sunday morning. Sun dapples our king size duvet. Silence reigns, until … The author’s other half : ‘What are you thinking about, then?’ The author : ‘I’m thinking about templates in Word.’ I’m glad to say no divorce proceedings have been taken out – yet. But what prompted my bizarre preoccupation is a request from … Continue reading Sad but true
Katherine May has a track record of ghost stories, but this tale of a woman whose life unravels after a chance encounter is more haunting than haunted, and for me that’s a good thing. The premise is intriguing. On a visit to her home town, Violet catches sight of a girl whom she sees to … Continue reading Burning Out
