It is a powerful moment when reading a dystopian novel that you start to recognise elements of our world within it.
Continue reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
A Pocketful of Happiness by Richard E. Grant
Anyone who had the great privilege of knowing Joan Washington, the talented and quick-witted dialect coach, will testify what a wonderful and kind person she was. Continue reading A Pocketful of Happiness by Richard E. Grant
Queen Elizabeth II Photographs in Nairobi
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We are deeply saddened at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
We thought you would like to see a nice personal picture story at this difficult time. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II Photographs in Nairobi
Norah Docker Autobiography
Lady Norah Docker was quite a character.
Last year, I read Norah: The Autobiography of Lady Docker, ghostwritten by Don Short, published in 1969 by W.H. Allen. Continue reading Norah Docker Autobiography
Shirley Jackson Feature
I have written a feature for The London Magazine on one of my favourite books by one of my favourite writers: ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’ by Shirley Jackson. Click here to buy a copy of the brilliant magazine.
The Rabbit Hutch Review
Royal Holiday Spots
All About Me! by Mel Brooks Review
When The Producers was released in Sweden, a journalist asked if he could use the film’s original title ‘Springtime for Hitler’. This caught on, and every cinema showing The Producers displayed the original title. It was such a popular decision that from then on, Swedish film distributors decided to put ‘Springtime for…’ before every subsequent Mel Brooks film that played in Sweden. Instead of Blazing Saddles it was ‘Springtime for the Sheriff’, and instead of Young Frankenstein, it was ‘Springtime for Frankenstein’ and so on. Continue reading All About Me! by Mel Brooks Review
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Joy of Car Free Islands
I have written a quick feature on the joy of car-free islands for the Spectator Life. Click here to read it!
