By the Book, Hunstanton

Spontaneous holidays can always throw wonderful discoveries in your direction, and this day was no exception. As I wandered through the charming streets of Hunstanton, navigating a delightful pop-up market for local makers, I stumbled upon “By the Book,” a delightful independent bookshop. The warm and inviting atmosphere immediately drew me in. Their carefully curated… Continue reading By the Book, Hunstanton

Frankenstein – not the story you think

Front cover of book: Frankenstein; The Modern Prometheus, Mary Shelley

Most people think they know about Frankenstein. Everyone’s seen multiple TV and movie representations and countless references to Frankenstein and his monster in all forms of media (including chocolate). However, if you haven’t read the novel you may be very surprised by the story you would read. Here’s some reasons why: Lightning “Victor Frankenstein stands… Continue reading Frankenstein – not the story you think

Psycho – Pulp Fiction, it’s complicated

Book Cover: Psycho by Robert Bloch

I picked up a copy of Psycho because I was intrigued to find out what the original story was behind one of the greatest films of all time. The answer is complicated. Is it a great book? No. But it does have moments. If you are one of the eight people on the planet who… Continue reading Psycho – Pulp Fiction, it’s complicated

Jurassic Park – First Class Trash Fiction

Book Cover Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

A relentless romp through a Costa Rican island inhabited by unpredictable prehistoric creatures? Why not! Quite a few leaps of faith are required for the science and nature elements of this story but if you can leave what you know (or think you know) at the door then you’ll enjoy this, quite frankly, remarkable book.… Continue reading Jurassic Park – First Class Trash Fiction

The Vesuvius Club

Book cover The Vesuvius Club by Mark Gatiss

Review – The Vesuvius Club, Mark Gatiss If you want a suavely written and slightly cheeky period crime novel then you might want to check this out. Set in Victorian England, Gatiss has created a world of secret agents operating under the radar. Our main character is Lucifer Box (every name is a treat in… Continue reading The Vesuvius Club

Specialization is for Insects: Heinlein’s Competent Man

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyse a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook… Continue reading Specialization is for Insects: Heinlein’s Competent Man

Ivan the Anarchist

Book pages "Leo Tolstoy - The Count of Peace" Guy Fawkes mask

Reading Ivan The Fool by Leo Tolstoy one can’t help but wonder about the broader opinions of Tolstoy himself. Ivan the Fool Ivan The Fool is an interpretation of a traditional Russian folk tale figure. Ivan is the youngest of three brothers (Tolstoy adds a younger sister too), the 2 older brothers pursue ambitions and… Continue reading Ivan the Anarchist