A year in reading 2018
Happy New Year everyone! Following the tradition, here we go! Books read 2018: 70 Trends: Number of books is increasing (67 in 2017, 56 in 2016, 55 in 2015) I am ‘reading’ more audio books I am also reading far … Read More
Thinking fiction: Why we like socially disadvantaged characters…
I’m forever on a quest to discover why I like what I like. Join me on a foray into ‘types’ of fictional characters and why we as readers like them. Who or what are socially disadvantaged characters? Socially disadvantaged characters … Read More
Sherlock Holmes vs. Shakespeare
“Here, though the world explode, these two survive.” (Vincent Starlett, “221B”) Sherlock Holmes vs. Shakespeare: which will last the ages? If you’re at all familiar with the ‘English speak’ of High school English classes, you’ll know that a common phrase … Read More
I idolize Bravery – a realisation and defence
“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.” (Sherlock BBC) I am attracted to bravery I have often wondered what it is that causes me to dub some fictional characters as ‘my favourite’ even if I do not necessarily … Read More
A Year in Reading 2017
Following the tradition, I thought I’d share the books I enjoyed reading this year – my tiny contribution to the online world of books and reading, of which I am mostly a silent consumer (but pay my dues once a … Read More
A Year in Reading 2015 & 2016
“What do you like doing?” “I read.” “What do you read?” “Ermm…books?” Two years ago I was sick of replying “Ermm…” when people asked what I liked to read. To be honest, I had no idea what the true answer … Read More
A week in reading #1
Reading is great fun and I’ll snatch at any chance to talk about it… including blog posts. Hover over the picture for more info 🙂 Here goes!