Monthly Archives: March 2011
A Red Herring Without Mustard – Alan Bradley
The joy that overcame me when ‘A Red Herring Without Mustard’, the latest Flavia De Luce novel, arrived on the door mat was quite something. I have been following Flavia’s adventures since I received an early proof of ‘The Sweetness … Continue reading
Filed under Alan Bradley, Books of 2011, Flavia de Luce, Orion Publishing, Review
March’s Incomings…
March has been a bumper month for books arriving at Savidge Reads new HQ and initially I wasn’t sure I should share them in case you were all appalled and disgusted. But… then I though well lots arrived for my … Continue reading
Filed under Book Spree, Book Thoughts
The London Train – Tessa Hadley
I am going to do something today that I really tend not to do. Mind you when I asked you all for your feedback on Savidge Reads moving forward (and do feel free to fill in the form if you … Continue reading
I’m Back… If Briefly…
I thought you would like a little update and so I wanted to say ‘hello, I am back’ but sadly its not for long as I have another two operations to go before things even start to get back to … Continue reading
Filed under Simon's Bookish Bits
The Birth of Love – Joanna Kavenna
Isn’t it funny how the title of a book can put your off it a little? I have to admit that when I saw that Joanna Kavenna, an author I had prior heard very little about, was on the Orange … Continue reading
Filed under Faber & Faber, Joanna Kavenna, Orange Prize, Review
Repeat It Today With Tears – Anne Peile
I wasn’t too sure how I would deal with reading ‘Repeat It Today With Tears’ by Anne Peile when I found out that the main plot of the story would be incest. Something about the very idea of it made … Continue reading
Filed under Anne Peile, Orange Prize, Review, Serpent's Tail
The Troubled Man – Henning Mankell
I decided that I would break one of my habits of a lifetime when I received, a few weeks early, a copy of ‘The Troubled Man’ by Henning Mankell … I read a series out of order. I am sure … Continue reading
Filed under Harvill Secker Books, Henning Mankell, Review
Great House – Nicole Krauss
When I saw that ‘Great House’ by Nicole Krauss (which in my head rhymes, should it?) had made the Orange long list I went off and did some research on it and though ‘eurgh’. The reasons for this were thrice … Continue reading
Filed under Books of 2011, Nicole Krauss, Orange Prize, Penguin Books, Review, Viking Books
The Report – Jessica Francis Kane
I have mentioned before how books about WWII have to be something a little bit different in order to grab me as it’s a subject that gets written about one heck of a lot. From its blurb ‘The Report’ by … Continue reading
Filed under Jessica Francis Kane, Portobello Books, Review
Some Savidge Reads Respite…
It might look like I am blogging at the moment from the comfort of my recovery suite, however I am not really, in fact it is a mini illusion. Whilst I am recovering from an operation earlier this week (on … Continue reading
Filed under Book Thoughts
It’s My Birthday… And I’m in Hospital!
Yes today sees me personally, not the blog for I don’t believe blogging has been possible for such a length of time, celebrating my 29th Birthday. That said, celebrations will be on hold at Savidge Towers for quite some time, … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Lyrics Alley – Leila Aboulela
I don’t like to start of my thoughts on a book too negatively, in fact I don’t even like doing negative reviews (not that this might be one), but I do like to talk honestly about how I come to … Continue reading
Filed under Leila Aboulela, Orange Prize, Orion Publishing, Review, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
This Could Be A Dangerous New Book Haunt…
As I was walking along the high street at the weekend I spotted a sign that made me stop in my tracks, a new charity shop was opening and it simply said ‘Bookshop Opening March 21st’. Due to a pesky … Continue reading
Filed under Book Spree
International Anita Brookner Day
I mentioned over the weekend that I was in the mood, and in terms of research in need, of reading more female written fiction over the coming months. I am taking up my own mini challenge of reading as many … Continue reading
