My Desert Island Book

by Lucy

I’ve been finding it hard to read. The news of impending redundancy has made me a jittery, C.V-redrafting, cake-seeking missile of worry. Full panic has yet to take over as I have lots… Continue reading →

Sun & Sand & Sea & War & Peace.

by Sarah

After ebaying everything unloved and unworn in my wardrobe, we recently took a last minute trip to Kefalonia on the proceeds. Having little left to wear, my packing dilemmas were book, rather than… Continue reading →

Anna Karenina review- Part 3

by Lucy

I’m on the home straight with Anna Karenina, who is bizarrely still alive. Lëvin, who was also sure he was going to die, as he was done with life, is also still very… Continue reading →

What? No! – Anna Karenina review part 1

by Lucy

I have decided this big ol’ doorstop will require four reviews, as I’m only a quarter of the way through, and I already have plenty to say. Firstly, picture the scene, 12:58pm, 2… Continue reading →

Russian Misery and Children’s Parties

by Lucy

To kick off the new year, I have started ‘Anna Karenina’. So far, all I’ve read of Tolstoy has been ‘War and Peace’, and seeing as this is also not a quick read,… Continue reading →

Weighty tomes for both reading and for use as replacement table legs

by Lucy

War And Peace is just too long. There, I’ve said it. There are enormous chunks I could do without, but I can’t put it down, as very exciting when things suddenly happen, which… Continue reading →