Knausgaard vs Battenberg: it’s too close to call.

by Sarah

It was my birthday last week, and as well as having a fabulous time and being spoiled rotten, some of my presents were books – woohoo! The best thing about being bought books… Continue reading →

Presents and Absence

by Sarah

…..and when I say presents, I mean this lovely bundle of books I got for my birthday on Thursday! I had a fabulous day and was treated to a surprise trip to Cardigan’s… Continue reading →

‘Still, I like Rollercoasters – Don’t You?’

by Sarah

As we wanted to mark his birthday with some ‘Self’-esteem, I’ve been reading Will Self’s ‘Walking To Hollywood’. The similarity to W.G. Sebald (whose work Self has written about), struck me immediately. As… Continue reading →

Show Some Self-Respect: Happy birthday Will!

by Sarah

Today is Will Self’s birthday – Happy birthday Will! In celebration of this special day I’ve knitted a little Will Self wearing a Barbour jacket like the one he wore in ‘Walking To… Continue reading →