Which novel has sold most?
This question was asked in last week’s Sunday Times: Of course there is no complete data to refer to but it is thought that Don Quixote tops the list. It … Continue reading Which novel has sold most?
Tag: borrowed words
‘Were you silent when we died?’
The following is a piece of art based on short passages from HALF OF A YELLOW SUN by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
umbrellas
I collect quotes, from books that I have read, on umbrellas. It would seem that I am not alone with my obsession with umbrellas [and what they can symbolise] … Continue reading umbrellas
Hospitalfield
The week before last, this was ‘picture of the week’ in the Herald. Two years ago, Sian and Peter visited Hospitalfield. It is a special place that encourages and supports … Continue reading Hospitalfield
“rock that is older than thought”
In today’s Herald, Rab McNeill shares the wonder of reading previously unpublished poems by Nan Shepherd and how this inspired him to add a line from one of these poems … Continue reading “rock that is older than thought”
NETWORK 3 [voices]
NETWORK 3 [a film of voices]: To play this short film please click here or on the image above Voices include: Andrew Gordon, an unknown commentator, Anne Baird, BBC announcer, … Continue reading NETWORK 3 [voices]
sightlines
Scattered occasions from a day. *In our garden I have been reading Sightlines by Kathleen Jamie
The Teacuis Notelets
The Antiquary: To play this short film please click here or on the image above A film about a ‘Greek Revival’ cottage, near Fettercairn. Jane Austen: To play this short … Continue reading The Teacuis Notelets