In search of W.G. Sebald.
Author: Richard Carter
A fat, bearded chap with a Charles Darwin fixation.
Book review: ‘The Bookseller’s Tale’ by Martin Latham
A book for bibliophiles.
Enid Blyton goes dark
Yahoo! news: Five injured in early morning house explosion in Cambridge
Is there no end to this Brexit hell?
BBC: Kylie Minogue confirms she is moving back to Australia
Book review: ‘The Enlightenment’ by Ritchie Robertson
The pursuit of happiness, 1680–1790.
Molly Carter (2006–2021)
My late mum’s dog (and, since 2009, my dad’s dog and companion), Molly, died yesterday, exactly 12 years to the day after my mum died. Molly was, as I’m sure you’ll realise, the best dog ever. We’ll all miss her. Thanks, Pups! See also: Meet Molly Carter
Dangerous perversion
BBC News: Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in ‘exorcism ritual’An anaesthetist who poisoned his partner in a series of botched exorcism ceremonies is facing jail.Hossam Metwally, 61, performed a “dangerous perversion” of the Islamic Ruqya ritual on Kelly Wilson at the couple’s home in Grimsby. The implication seems to be that not all exorcism ceremonies… Continue reading Dangerous perversion
Book review: ‘Ariadne's Thread’ by Philippa Comber
In memory of W.G. Sebald.
Book review: ‘Heavy Light’ by Horatio Clare
A journey through madness, mania and healing.
Book review: ‘Etta Lemon’ by Tessa Boase
The woman who saved the birds.