Monthly Archives: September 2015

In Australia there has been much argument about the ‘black-armband’ view of history, of paying particular attention to the dark side of Australia’s colonial past, rather than celebrating achievements. Sarah Thornhill would argue that when such stories are hidden they … Continue reading →

This book is a delight and an inspiration. It is a series of columns that Hornby has written for the Believer magazine about, yes, stuff he’s been reading. His choice of material is widely eclectic, the only proviso being that … Continue reading →

Terry Pratchett got me to read Shakespeare! The premise of this book is like a remix of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, so I had to read it. The first since school, I think. Just like the play, there is a … Continue reading →