Thank you, those of you who have been asking about the sequel to Reconquista and especially to those of you who have already signed up to purchase a copy before it is even published (it was quite a boost seeing … Continue reading
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I have been searching, without success, for a word which means ‘to feel sympathy for an inanimate object’. Our old friend ‘synesthesia’ is the closest I’ve found yet and even a plea on twitter has failed me. My search was … Continue reading
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January 2018 has seen my attendance at two funerals, each of close family members. This sad and somewhat macabre coincidence led me to re-read, and take great pleasure in, a short story by Alan Bennett called The Laying on of … Continue reading
Clapham Book Festival 2018 has some very well-known names appearing this year. The end of January was the date by which the Programme had to be signed off and, yes, we’ve managed it. Though we haven’t absolutely nailed down everything, … Continue reading
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Political pots or Pots with Attitude which is the name of a current FREE exhibition at the British Museum. I went to see it last week. Turner prize winner Grayson Perry CBE is probably the most high-profile artist working with pots … Continue reading
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