The Blank Wall

The Blank Wall by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding is a tense and suspenseful thriller. Adapted in 1949 into the movie A Reckless Moment starring James Mason (remade in 2001 as The Deep End with Tilda Swinton), it is a very atmospheric novel with a period feel to it; whilst reading it I envisaged events in black [...]

The Blue Shelf

So, what do you think of my blue shelf? Again, in honour of my colour-themed bookshelves, this shelf was a spur-of-the-moment creation for the photo-op. Perhaps coincidental, I notice that there are a number of enchanting reads on this shelf, all magical in their own way. I love blue and the gradation of the colour [...]

The Shops

I love shopping and not just for books. Bookshops, cookshops, or department stores, I love to be laden down with colourful bags. I am a big shopper especially in the lead-up to Christmas when I take great pleasure in seeking out the perfect gifts for loved ones. I also enjoy online shopping, which is a [...]

The Glass Room

When the Man Booker longlist of 2009 was announced I didn’t know anything at all about The Glass Room by Simon Mawer and it didn’t appeal. In fact, I was deterred because the book’s cover reminded me of one of my University textbooks. The Booker enabled me to read a book that I would not [...]

BBAW Meme

Do you snack while you read? If so, favorite reading snack?I don’t normally snack whilst reading as I find it too cumbersome to hold a book and eat at the same time. Saying that, a Persephone book goes wonderfully well with a slice of cake, a cupcake, or a tart! I love nothing better than [...]

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