An online notebook
Palimpsest has a book group, discussing books read by all the members in a topic on the forum. It has worked really well in the past, but recently has fallen behind a little. To try and perk things up a bit it was decided that instead of choosing books month-by-month, 6 books should be chosen … Keep reading
Great quote from H.G. Wells in amner’s review of The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells. An animal may be ferocious and cunning enough, but it takes a real man to tell a lie.
One of the great things about Palimpsest is the way it throws up quality discussions about authors I have never heard of. And it brings together fans of that author that might not otherwise ever get to discuss his (or her) work with a fellow devotee. This happened most recently with Richard Yates. Follow this … Keep reading
Interesting profile of the Austrailian philosopher Peter Singer in last Saturday’s Guardian Review. I remember reading a book of his for an essay on Practical Ethics for A-Level R.E. George W Bush and Peter Singer were born on the same day – July 6 1946. But there the similarity ends. Only one is an Australian … Keep reading
Very pleasant trip to Cambridge yesterday, ostensibly to attend Bodies in the Bookshop, a Crime Writers’ meet-and-greet thing at Heffers bookshop. Met up with the ever amiable Simon Kernick who joined Al and me in the Eagle afterwards for some pints and banter. Took a couple of photos while I was wandering about. Enjoy. Punts, … Keep reading