What are we all reading at the moment?Over the next six week, I have the following lined up. All the Lovers in the Nighf : Meiko Kawakami Iran, Empire of the Mind: Michael Axworthy Positive Thinking: Gill Hasson Men without Women: Ernest Hemingway 1922: Stephen King The Housekeeper... See More »
So I recently joined a book club...As perhaps an unexpected prerequisite, in becoming acquainted with new members; I was given a questionnaire: You figure; " Putting on pajamas as soon as I get home from work" a hobby? 🤔
Some Friend!Several years ago I lived in a small house by the sea. When I first moved there, I brought my burgeoning library with me, many hundreds of books. My bedroom and living room were the library: every wall was lined with bookcases. Some bookcases were... See More »
How many books have you read so far this year?Do you have a goal of reading a certain number of books for 2026? I was just looking at my GoodReads and I have a goal of reading 100 books for 2026. So far I’ve read 26.
Why read highbrow fiction?Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing highlighted literature as a powerful tool for intellectual freedom and a defense against brainwashing. It provides the mental diverse landscape necessary for anyone to remain an independent individual. Here... See More »
