New term, new job, new books.

by Lucy

I officially left my old job on Friday, which involved a cake, a surprise party, a basket of gifts and £250 whip round! It was also the first time in my life I… Continue reading →

Happy New Books!

by Lucy

Firstly, let’s begin with a review of world events in 2016 –     Yep, that pretty much covers it, now onto the books I got for Christmas. I got more than I… Continue reading →

What the Dickens? I’ve finished David Copperfield!

by Sarah

I’m thrilled to report that after months of procrastination, I have finally finished David Copperfield. I must admit to being chivvied along by Lucy having finished it a few weeks ago, but Shoshi’s… Continue reading →

David Copperfield – it’s over!

by Lucy

With the end of the year approaching and my ridiculous poly-reading habits threatening the the legs of my bedside table,  I’ve been trying to get things read. This week I have finished both… Continue reading →

Dickens wishes!

by Lucy

As in, Dickens wishes he were alive today, and able to write without the constraints of Victorian censorship and attitudes. That is what Michael Faber has been able to do with ‘The Crimson… Continue reading →

David Copperfield #4 – The ends of Yule logs are bad for you, and surely Em’ly is just Emily?

by Lucy

We know that David’s old school friend, Steerforth is a bad ‘un straight away, in spite of David’s hero worship. When they meet at school Steerforth ‘helps’ David to spend his money on… Continue reading →

David Copperfield – Shallow Review #3

by Lucy

Here are #1 and #2 if anyone wants to catch up. After the death of his mother, David’s at home with the evil stepfather Mr Murdstone, and his evil sister Miss Murdstone. Mr… Continue reading →

David Copperfield – Shallow review #2

by Lucy

So, David’s off at school, having the kind of time that Victorian kids had at third rate (and also first rate, I’m guessing) boarding schools, daily beatings, gruel and the like. But then… Continue reading →

Wife Swap – David Copperfield Style

by Lucy

I’ve never actually seen an episode of Wife Swap, but I think by the title I’ve got the gist. And so I propose for an episode that Mrs Gummidge, the who refers to… Continue reading →

Mintlaw to Moldova with David Copperfield

by Lucy

I like the occasional audio book, it’s a way to imbibe books when driving. I often get language books and sit in traffic trying not to spit at the windscreen in my efforts… Continue reading →