A bookmark I was given for my birthday states ‘Never judge a book by its movie’ – which focused my mind on the thorny issue of film adaptations of favourite books. And there’s also that old question: read the book first, or watch the film? Almost always I’d say you have to enjoy the bookContinue reading “Book or Movie?”
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Book bingeing #2 – fantasy, detectives and Nordic noir
Like most book addicts, I’m a sucker for a good series. There’s something entirely satisfying about seeing a set of covers on your shelf and waiting impatiently for the next title to be published. Getting to know a group of characters; recognising the location of the stories; that reassuring familiarity when you start the newContinue reading “Book bingeing #2 – fantasy, detectives and Nordic noir”
Book Bingeing #1
Who doesn’t love a good series? At this time of lockdown, my daughter and I are working our way through various box sets on Netflix that we’ve – well, mostly me – managed to miss over recent years – we’re currently hooked on Killing Eve. Bingeing on TV is great, but I’ve always found itContinue reading “Book Bingeing #1”
