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Continue reading →: Book Review: The Solitaire Mystery
The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder My rating: 3 of 5 stars The biggest mystery for me is why I continue to read this Norwegian author’s books. The Solitaire Mystery is the third book of his I’ve read though it seems I’ve read the books in reverse order of publication,…
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Continue reading →: Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was an interesting book and one I now understand why there has been so much hype about and why it is firmly in the canon of ‘must-read’ books. I should say,…
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Continue reading →: Book Review: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
My first review for the New Haven Review. Please do take a look and leave comments on the NHR site itself if you liked my take on an excellent book! Something for You Review of Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being Reading A Tale for the Time Being,…
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Continue reading →: Latest posts from E2D
The local paper I write for, Egremont 2Day, has begun the slow process of getting its website up-to-date and presentable. This means several of my articles are now available to read. Here’s a few of my last… Coming to a Graveyard near you! Odd one this yet I’ve ended up…
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Continue reading →: Theatre Review: Two by Jim Cartwright
My latest article on E2D. “Fancy a night out? How about a couple of pints down at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake? You’ll be served by a cheery landlord and his wife and the characters coming and going are a real treat. At least that’s the case if you go…
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Continue reading →: Music Review: Slows Down – EP
My latest review on The Doughnut has just gone live. If you like psychedelia then you’ll love this debut EP from Slows Down, a London-based artist. See my review here
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Continue reading →: Music Review: Si Cranstoun ‘Modern Life’
My latest review for The Doughnut is up and running. This time I review Si Cranstoun’s album ‘Modern Life’ having reviewed his upcoming single ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ earlier. If you love feel-good, soulful Jackie Wilson style music to bop to then Si Cranstoun is your man. You can…
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