by bertbaby | Dec 17, 2013 | Book Reviews
Embedding himself into the lives of demobbed soldiers and their families, David Finkel manages to convey all the excruciating trials and tribulations, glories and gratitudes of the modern military.
by bertbaby | Dec 17, 2013 | Book Reviews
The number of humans who have been into space is vanishingly small, but Col. Chris Hadfield has managed to crystallize his orbital experiences into a text of inspirational gleanings as vivid as Saturn’s rings.
by bertbaby | Dec 17, 2013 | Book Reviews
With its first presentation in English, Irmgard Keun’s revolutionary and audacious 1931 novel about a little shopgirl who dared should now find the wider audience it fully deserves.
by bertbaby | Dec 16, 2013 | Book Reviews
Thirteen works of fantasy and science fiction that register fresh visions.
by bertbaby | Dec 16, 2013 | Book Reviews
As far as we can tell, despite our worst efforts, places of business continue to throw their annual parties. So we herewith repeat this cautionary tale from last year, in the hope that it will prevent at least a few people from wrapping themselves in streamers...
by bertbaby | Dec 16, 2013 | Book Reviews
December 16: “Daphne: My dear Mrs Humbug how d’ye do? Oh! Fanny t’is all over.”
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