“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.....”
Monday - 10th November - 2008 - Some Book Reviews
Because I've been ill recently, I've had time on my hands to read. The following are my views on some of the books that I've recently enjoyed (or suffered)...
People who know my feelings about a certain author might just wish to give this article a miss and check out this site.... Meet the Author
Thusday - 15th August - 2008 - Cookery Books
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“This article has been dragged (kicking and screaming), from the Old BretonDiary.....”
When I moved over here, I had to make some hard decisions about which cookery books I brought over with me. The following are the ones which made the grade, and why they did so...
Thusday - 15th August - 2008 - Old Book Reviews
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“This article has been dragged (kicking and screaming), from the Old BretonDiary.....”
A girl at work said to me recently "You like books, don't you?" A bit pretensiously, I said "You breathe, I read - it's the same thing."
I went on to explain that every book I read is like falling in love. But better. When I am finished with Betty (recently read Betty Blue - Phillipe Djian), she will go on the shelf near to Emma (Bovary), Jenny (Love Story) and so on. All patiently and loyally waiting for me to return.
But sometimes it's even better; sometimes I come across a book that was written for me, just for me and me alone. Madame Bovary, Le Petit Prince and La Peste are ones that come to mind. It's strange they're all French - I think I shall have to think about that, a little bit.
