A book lover writes about this, that and the other. The Smiling Man by Joseph Knox. There they find the body of a man. Aidan Waits is a D.

Sunday, April 8, 2018. That is a turtle dove, beautiful is it not? Very rare in England, but a PDF from the local GP on a recent talk by an environmentalist Richard Baines, mentioned that we had turtle doves in Ryedale, to be found in Danby and Cropton Forest not far from where we live. And yes volunteers have to get up with the morning dawn chorus to record them, apparently they make a soft purring noise. Sunday, April 08, 2018. Friday, April 6, 2018. Friday, April 06, 2018.

My Top 5 books about Andalucía. Recently I read a post by fellow blogger and Brit in Spain, Alastair Savage, reflecting on his favourite books about Barcelona.

Meanderings about recipes, books, craft and more. This one was on my Classics Club. Have you read Nana? .

The Wars of the Roses. 1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history so you can probably guess what this book is about! I have read a few other books set in this period recently so when the author of.

Wildlife things to do, see and think about in Cornwall. Why is biological recording important? June 12, 2015. I am one of the kinds of people that I get really annoyed by. But I am now a convert to recording and to sharing my sightings.

Today is the day! Did you finish your spin book? May 5, 2015. Click for details about the Spin. Today is May 15! Did you read your book? Did you write about it, or will you? Your book, and what did you think? .

The Story of the Where-Virago-Led-Me Bookcase. Once upon a time there was a wicker bookcase, where all of my Persephone books lived. I was delighted to find it, a few years ago know, because it was a smaller version of my Virago bookcase, and the two looked lovely together. At first there was space for a few more additions back then, but that space filled up and eventually the collection outgrew its home. I still remember the .

About one of my mega knitting projects that was hugely enjoyable, albeit rather time consuming. I am pleased to say that I finally finished knitting my Soumak Shawl shortly before Christmas. Reading My Library in 2017.

My life in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Not such a common cold. Family, friends and other good stuff. This small corner of Wales. Family, friends and other good stuff.