Monthly Archives: September, 2010
The Accountant Reviews
January and the great self assessment tax meltdown looms, yet our Accountant of Literature finds time to review a recent staging of the work of the Bard. Lyceum Theatre, Romeo … Continue reading
I hear voices … and some of them are mine
I was reading Anne Lamott’s book about writing, Bird by Bird, and was squirmingly enthralled to see myself in print: ‘Left to its own devices, my mind spends much of … Continue reading
Two in a Row
Social Faux Pas number 1: Me: Are you the chap I need to see about getting blue roll from stores? Construction Guy: No. That’s Ian M: Which one is Ian? … Continue reading
Without a Hitch
A nice little trip down memory lane: The Three Investigators I absolutely loved these books and wanted, with my whole heart, to live in the cleverly constructed gang HeadQuarters in … Continue reading
A Perfect Reading Environment
Me and my enormous pile of books to read are packed and ready to move into the Villa. Who should I speak to about paying? And I am going to need … Continue reading
One day, will all e-books will look like this?
I discovered this today and although I am still playing and looking around, I think I really love it. 420 characters The chap is called Lou Beach and his artwork … Continue reading
Currently Reading…
I have never understood cheating and have always applauded monogamy. One at a time I say; unless of course he has a brother or is a member of a team. … Continue reading
Currently Reading …
…2666 by Roberto Bolaño. I fell in love with this book at paragraph 12, page eight.
Street Reading
Word, y’all! After seeing Stuart Kelly successfully navigate his way round North Fort Street carrying a shopping bag and reading a book, I have been in training. I have never, … Continue reading
Advantage, Waterstones
Words cannot express how much I hate waiting for books to arrive in the post!
