Tag: literature
Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim
In a small bookshop in Santorini, Greece, in the discounted items, I found this classic novel. The title threw the line out and reeled me in: I read the back but had already decided that it would be the perfect holiday novel. I didn’t… Continue Reading “Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim”
Winged jewels
It is impossible to imagine anything so lovely as these little Humming Birds, their variety and the extraordinary brilliancy of their colours. Queen Victoria, 1851 They poise themselves in the air, we hear not the humming of the wings, but we can almost fancy… Continue Reading “Winged jewels”
Mutton by India Knight
Last week I finished this book. During the first two or three chapters, I thought it was great. I laughed at the quick sense of humour, I pondered on the issues – middle age, women wannabes, men, relationships – that were being presented and… Continue Reading “Mutton by India Knight”
An unexpected treasure
A few weeks ago as we were strolling in Valencia, the day before the encounter with the JellyFish(er)-man, my boyfriend and I found a box full of treasures. Not all of them were treasures for us, so we left a handful of objects for… Continue Reading “An unexpected treasure”
Carry on, PG Wodehouse!
I have relapsed back into the marvellous world in which Jeeves and Bertie rule. What, ho? I really can’t remember when I started or when I stopped, I certainly know that my mother had a hand in it. At a certain point in my life – somewhere between… Continue Reading “Carry on, PG Wodehouse!”
Awed by pop-up art
The other day we were walking around Madrid with no clear aim and we stumbled (as very often happens) on this shop. A whole bookshop practically completely dedicated to pop-up books. We walked in and a very very friendly man showed us around, opening… Continue Reading “Awed by pop-up art”
Crazy Ladies – Michael Lee West
I bought this book after tripping over “She Flew the Coop” in a random store in Madrid. I absolutely needed to read her first book, and then while I was looking for a link to insert into this post, found the following on Mrs. West‘s… Continue Reading “Crazy Ladies – Michael Lee West”
She Flew the Coop by Michael Lee West
I was alone a handful of Saturdays ago. I wandered the streets of Madrid, staying close to the Chueca and Malasaña neighbourhoods, which are my favourite. I kept on getting lost and then recognising this little square, that mural, and…wait a second, what’s this?… Continue Reading “She Flew the Coop by Michael Lee West”
The Carnivorous Lamb – Augustin Gomez-Arcos
I saw a man on the metro reading a book a few months ago. He had a dark green velvet coat, dark brown velvet trousers, a burgundy bag and a fake flower in his buttonhole. His hair was scrawny and he was reading “The… Continue Reading “The Carnivorous Lamb – Augustin Gomez-Arcos”
Life of Pi
I’ve decided to start a new section fo my blog, and it’s going to be called “Reading, Read, Read”. No worries, I will try my best not to give anything away (the large red sign “SPOILER ALERT” will not be necessary). This is my… Continue Reading “Life of Pi”
Together with Nicole Duplaix, Chair of the IUCN-SSC Otter Specialist Group , I wrote a book all about otters and how wonderful they are. Check it out We Love Otters
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