Agent Zigzag: The most notorious double agent of WWII
This is the true story of a double agent who makes James Bond look like an amateur. Continue reading Agent Zigzag: The most notorious double agent of WWII
Now Playing: Laura Mvula’s Pink Noise
Laura Mvula is back with her new album Pink Noise which is simply dripping with 80s gloss. Continue reading Now Playing: Laura Mvula’s Pink Noise
June in Review: a month in books!
an eclectic mix of children’s books, adult fiction, memoir, biography and academic writing Continue reading June in Review: a month in books!
Me, My Dad And The End Of The Rainbow
Yes, I know I’m a fully-grown adult but I enjoy reading children’s books! Continue reading Me, My Dad And The End Of The Rainbow
Vintage Ladybird books: Danger Men!
These Ladybird books from the 1960s and 70s haven’t aged terribly well… Continue reading Vintage Ladybird books: Danger Men!
Vintage Cookbooks: Britain’s Favourite Recipes (1964)
I must admit, that a lot of the recipes in here look decidedly unappetising… Continue reading Vintage Cookbooks: Britain’s Favourite Recipes (1964)
High Rise Mystery: sister sleuths investigate a murder
I bought this book for my ten year old but I’m reading it instead. Continue reading High Rise Mystery: sister sleuths investigate a murder
Happy Father’s Day!
Here are five of the best blog posts I’ve written about fatherhood and parenting Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!
