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Tag Archives: book review

Last Ones Left Alive

Last Ones Left Alive, by Sarah Davis-Goff

A review of the haunting dystopian novel Last Ones Left Alive by Sarah Davis-Goff.

Thursday 23 January 2020 in Uncategorized.

All Strangers Are Kin, by Zora O’Neill

A review of the wonderful travelogue “All Strangers are Kin: Adventures in Arabic and the Arab World” by Zora O’Neill.

Saturday 4 January 2020 in Uncategorized.
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon

Review: Black Lamb and Grey Falcon, by Rebecca West (part 2)

The final piece of my 2017 reading project jigsaw – part 2 of my review of Black Lamb and Grey Falcon.

Saturday 8 December 2018 in Uncategorized.
The Living Mountain

Review: The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd

The review of my final title from my Reading Female Travel Writers project: Nan Shepherd’s The Living Mountain.

Wednesday 3 January 2018 in Uncategorized.
Looking for Transwonderland by Noo Saro-Wiwa

Review: Looking for Transwonderland by Noo Saro-Wiwa

My review of November’s Reading Female Travel Writers title, Looking for Transwonderland by Noo Saro-Wiwa.

Friday 1 December 2017 in Uncategorized.
Tell My Horse, by Zora Neale Hurston

Review: Tell My Horse by Zora Neale Hurston

My review of November’s title in my Reading Female Travel Writer series, Zora Neale Hurston’s Tell My Horse.

Friday 3 November 2017 in Uncategorized.
Ghost Trails by Jill Homer

Review: Ghost Trails, by Jill Homer

My review of September’s Reading Female Travel Writers title, the utterly incredible Ghost Trails by Jill Homer.

Tuesday 3 October 2017 in Uncategorized.
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon

Review: Black Lamb and Grey Falcon, by Rebecca West

My part-way review of Rebecca West’s Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia. I only made it about 20% through my August title for my Reading Female Travel Writers project, so will return with a fuller review in the future!

Thursday 31 August 2017 in Uncategorized.
A Ride in the Neon Sun

Review: A Ride in the Neon Sun, by Josie Dew

My review of July’s title from my year-long mission of reading female travel writing – Josie Dew’s “A Ride in the Neon Sun: A Gaijin in Japan” – and, sadly, the first in the series that I failed to enjoy or finish.

Wednesday 2 August 2017 in Uncategorized.
Fabled Shore cover

Review: Fabled Shore, by Rose Macaulay

My review of June’s title in my Reading Female Travel Writers series – Rose Macaulay’s beautiful if plodding Fabled Shore.

Tuesday 4 July 2017 in Uncategorized.
Among Muslims, by Kathleen Jamie

Review: Among Muslims, by Kathleen Jamie

My review of May’s title in my Reading Female Travel Writers series – Kathleen Jamie’s Among Muslims.

Friday 2 June 2017 in Uncategorized.
Skating to Antarctica, by Jenny Diski

Review: Skating to Antarctica, by Jenny Diski

My review of April’s title in my Reading Female Travel Writers mission – Jenny Diski’s powerful and beautiful Skating to Antarctica.

Monday 1 May 2017 in Uncategorized.
Travels With My Radio

Review: Travels With My Radio, by Fi Glover

My review of March’s title in my Reading Female Travel Writers mission – Fi Glover’s fun and informative Travels With My Radio.

Thursday 30 March 2017 in Uncategorized.
Full Tilt, by Dervla Murphy

Review: Full Tilt, by Dervla Murphy

My second book review in my 2017 quest to read female-authored travel writing – Dervla Murphy’s Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle.

Saturday 4 March 2017 in Uncategorized.
The Virago Book Of Women Travellers

Review: The Virago Book of Women Travellers

My review of the first book in my 2017 quest to read female-authored travel writing – the Virago Book of Women Travellers.

Monday 30 January 2017 in Uncategorized.
Tom Coote book covers

Two books by Tom Coote

A review of two travelogues by Tom Coote – Tearing Up The Silk Road, and Voodoo, Slaves and White Man’s Graves.

Monday 17 October 2016 in Uncategorized.
Leaving Alexandria, by Richard Holloway

Leaving Alexandria, by Richard Holloway

I had the privilege recently of interviewing Richard Holloway, the writer, broadcaster and former leader of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Here’s my review of his memoir Leaving Alexandria, which I read as preparation.

Sunday 9 October 2016 in Faith and society.
The Outrun, by Amy Liptrot

The Outrun, by Amy Liptrot

A review of Amy Liptrot’s powerful memoir The Outrun.

Saturday 1 October 2016 in Uncategorized.
Me & You Again by Fraser Balaam

Me And You Again, by Fraser Balaam

A review of the poignant memoir meets witty travelogue, Me & You Again by Fraser Balaam.

Monday 22 August 2016 in Entertainment.
Charlotte Street by Danny Wallace

Charlotte Street, by Danny Wallace

A review of the very enjoyable debut novel Charlotte Street, by Danny Wallace.

Sunday 21 August 2016 in Entertainment.

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