Reviews

‘an intriguing read . . . keeps the reader guessing . . . a lot to enjoy in this romp through the Cambridge Commons . . . a strong sense of place and a narrative style that is both energetic and engaging.’ [Dead Letters]

- Margaret Murphy, SHERLOCK

Linda’s Book Launch

Posted on May 26, 2011 in Anne Fadiman, AT LARGE AND AT SMALL, Linda Stratmann | No Comments

Something to add to my last blog. The launch of Linda Stratmann’s new novel, THE POISONOUS SEED, is at Waterstone’s Islington Green on Thursday 2 June from 6.30. I can’t be there, but maybe you can? All are welcome.While I’m here I’ll mention that Anne Fadiman’s second book of essays, AT LARGE AND AT SMALL: […]

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Night of the Jabberwock

Posted on May 4, 2011 in Anne Fadiman, Fredric Brown, John Dickson Carr, Martin Edwards, NIGHT OF THE JABBERWOCK, THE BURNING COURT | No Comments

Martin Edwards’ blog with the wonderful title: ‘Do You Write Under Your own Name?’ is a favourite of mine and I often pick up tips for books I might enjoy, especially in his forgotten books section. Not long ago he wrote a review of a novel by Fredric Brown which made me think that I’d […]

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Ex Libris

Posted on Mar 7, 2011 in Anne Fadiman, books and marriage, EX LIBRIS, second-hand bookshops | 10 Comments

“‘Alas,’ wrote Henry Beecher Ward, ‘Where is human nature so weak as in the book store?’” Where indeed? (Unless it is while browsing on Amazon, finger hovering over ‘Buy with One Click’?) This, from an essay on second-hand book shops, is just one gem from Anne Fadiman’s delightful little book, EX LIBRIS: CONFESSIONS OF A […]

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