Book Review: The Girl Behind the Wall
When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she’s trapped under Soviet rule and separated from her twin sister, Jutta… Continue reading Book Review: The Girl Behind the Wall
Category: History
Book Review: The Night Circus
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Continue reading Book Review: The Night Circus
Theatre Review: Goodnight Mister Tom
David Wood’s adaptation of Goodnight Mister Tom is enchanting and appeals to both children and adults. Continue reading Theatre Review: Goodnight Mister Tom
A Beautiful Game
As The Queen’s Gambit takes over Netflix, we look at other books where chess is key to the plot. Continue reading A Beautiful Game
All’s Well That Ends Well?
With the news that William Shakespeare has taken the vaccine, I’ve dug out my review of The Upstart Crow… returning to TV this Christmas! Continue reading All’s Well That Ends Well?
Children’s Christmas Stories
Every family has its own Christmas rituals. Some of these include books, Continue reading Children’s Christmas Stories
The Lion, The Witch and the… Lamppost
Find out what inspired C.S. Lewis to write about the magical land of Narnia. Continue reading The Lion, The Witch and the… Lamppost
Literary Christmas Trees
As Christmas approaches, we look at some of the most memorable literary Christmas trees for festive foliage inspiration. Continue reading Literary Christmas Trees
Book Review: The Five
Jack the Ripper is infamous. But who were his victims & where did they come from? Continue reading Book Review: The Five
Homes of Classic British Authors
Have you travelled in the footsteps of any authors? Continue reading Homes of Classic British Authors
