Not so long ago, you’d never dream of stepping outside without a hat. You may as well go trouserless. This…
Does the new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic 1938 novel deserve all the critics’ spite? Absolutely not. While not…
Well, there goes my street cred. Hey, are you still here? Then welcome to this random post about 5ive (or…
First published in 1722 with a narrative dated 1682, this novel is surprisingly readable. Sometimes I had to read a…
Memoir, travel writing, psychology and poetry combine into an exploration of why islands appeal to us. I liked this book…
I’ve never been a fan of Wuthering Heights. I’ve read it a few times, however, the last of these being…
Here are the films for children which have always scared me (see also my post about children’s TV programmes). There…
I enjoyed these eight sinister tales. They all involve contemporary technology in some way, giving a fresh update to the…
We’re living in Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. What is Truth? We can’t be sure. Censorship, fake news, watched all the…
An impressive 7-month adventure by rail, this book is a celebration of train travel. I enjoyed some parts of the…