The Amur River by Colin Thubron
A river of about 2000 miles that divides Russia and China and a journey, half of it with fractured ribs … More The Amur River by Colin Thubron
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The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
This is an absolutely fantastic book, a Pulitzer Prize winner, included in the Jubilee Big Read, The National Book Critics … More The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
The Magician by Colm Tóibín
What do you call a book that is based on a real person and the facts of their life but … More The Magician by Colm Tóibín
Empire of Pain: The secret history of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
When a book pops up as an award winner and is then highly recommended by others I feel I need … More Empire of Pain: The secret history of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
Just a little breather
I had a couple of quick reads this week, both library books – The Second Worst Restaurant in France by … More Just a little breather