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Writing tagged: ‘reviews’

‘The Enlightenment’ by Ritchie Robertson

Book review: ‘The Enlightenment’ by Ritchie Robertson

The pursuit of happiness, 1680–1790.

Published 31-Aug-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Culture, History, Science Tags: reviews
‘Ariadne's Thread’ by Philippa Comber

Book review: ‘Ariadne's Thread’ by Philippa Comber

In memory of W.G. Sebald.

Published 02-Aug-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Biography/Memoir Tags: reviews, sebald
‘Heavy Light’ by Horatio Clare

Book review: ‘Heavy Light’ by Horatio Clare

A journey through madness, mania and healing.

Published 02-Aug-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Biography/Memoir, Science Tags: reviews
‘Etta Lemon’ by Tessa Boase

Book review: ‘Etta Lemon’ by Tessa Boase

The woman who saved the birds.

Published 26-Jul-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: History Tags: reviews
‘The Screaming Sky’ by Charles Foster

Book review: ‘The Screaming Sky’ by Charles Foster

A celebration of swifts.

Published 03-Jul-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Nature Writing Tags: reviews
‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport

Book review: ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport

Rules for focused success in a distracted world.

Published 02-Jul-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Other Tags: reviews
‘The Eternal Season’ by Stephen Rutt

Book review: ‘The Eternal Season’ by Stephen Rutt

Ghosts of summers past, present and future.

Published 25-Jun-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Nature Writing, Science Tags: reviews
‘Unofficial Britain’ by Gareth E. Rees

Book review: ‘Unofficial Britain’ by Gareth E. Rees

Journeys through unexpected places.

Published 25-Jun-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: History, Travel Tags: reviews
‘The Jeeves Omnibus, vol. 3’ by P.G. Wodehouse

Book review: ‘The Jeeves Omnibus, vol. 3’ by P.G. Wodehouse

Pip pip!

Published 09-Jun-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Fiction Tags: reviews
‘The Heeding’ by Rob Cowen & Nick Hayes

Book review: ‘The Heeding’ by Rob Cowen

Astonishingly good poetry collection.

Published 03-Jun-2021
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Nature Writing, Poetry Tags: reviews

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