Books I’ve read lately and enjoyed:
“Puzzled” by David Astle
A great book for
Cryptic Crossword aficionados, this is partly a vade mecum on how to solve those devilish Friday DA cryptics in the
“Age” newspaper, but also an amusing memoir, an eclectic autobiography of the
master setter himself, replete with humorous anecdotes and examples of great
clues and how to solve them.
“Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
A lovely book, part coming-of-age story, part mystery, part romance, but above all a paean to books and the love of books.
“At Home” by Bill Bryson
“Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
A lovely book, part coming-of-age story, part mystery, part romance, but above all a paean to books and the love of books.
“At Home” by Bill Bryson
An amusing
history of “private life” through the ages and the place where it all happens,
the home and its various rooms. But not only! Famous and infamous personages,
common and uncommon people and also so many interesting tangents and tidbits
make for a treat to read.
I loved all of Bill Bryson's previous books, and will ask for At Home to be the next present :) Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBill Bryson is a great writer. At Home will be the next book I ask my beloved to surprise me with :)
ReplyDeleteMake sure you get him to buy the illustrated edition, Hels!
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