Category Archives: literary news

So there you have it

Posted on October 3, 2012 by SAO'

All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well Julian of Norwich

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Happy Birthday, Julia

Posted on August 15, 2012 by SAO'

Happy 100th. An inspiration for so many generations, and still counting. “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” “The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded … Continue reading →

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It was a dark and stormy night …

Posted on August 22, 2011 by SAO'

A link to the Dickens / Bulwer quiz here. And the full story about Dickens camp here. Happy reading.

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A number I can’t get my head around

Posted on September 21, 2010 by SAO'

It is estimated that more than 90% of all mankind, going back to the very beginning, never read a single written word. I’m having trouble processing that. Given the impact that books have had our the events of the world, … Continue reading →

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