I have two paperback copies and a kindle download. This gives you an idea of how much I enjoyed it. The doubling up of the paperbacks is down to a joyful discounted purchase of the Booker shortlisted books in 2012. I have yet to read Wolf Hall. The lighthouse caught, and held, my attention … Continue reading #bookaday Have more than one copy: The Lighthouse
Tag: Man Booker Prize
Review: The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín
'I REMEMBER EVERYTHING. MEMORY FILLS MY BODY AS MUCH AS BLOOD AND BONES. This is Mary. A mother whose son was taken from her and lost to the world. A woman who lives now in exile, watched by those who seek to preserve the sanctity of her son's memory. But Mary's recollections of his … Continue reading Review: The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín
Swimming Home
Deborah Levy's Swimming Home is a book that has been on my to-be-read pile for far too long. I managed to reading it, amongst other books, while I was away last week. Shortlisted for The Man Booker Prize in 2012, I was expecting great things from this book and it did not disappoint. As he … Continue reading Swimming Home
Book Review: The Pre-War House and Other Stories
I have eagerly awaited the publication of Alison Moore's debut collection, The Pre-War House and Other Stories. As regular blog readers know, I am an advocate for short fiction and I read and write as much of it as time allows. It's a real joy to be able to review this collection of short stories. … Continue reading Book Review: The Pre-War House and Other Stories
Hilary Mantel’s rules for writers
Hilary Mantel rounded off an astounding year by winning the Costa prize last night for her novel Bring Up the Bodies. Having also won the Man Booker Prize, she is the first person to win both. To celebrate, here are the golden rules for writing that she first shared with the Guardian on 25 February 2010. … Continue reading Hilary Mantel’s rules for writers
