On the Necessity of Books
Do you regard yourself as a bibliophile? Have you ever been accused of bibliomania? (I sincerely hope not!) The thing is some of us simply love books. We love them because of their power to transport us to new worlds, faraway places and different times.
Tsundoku: Or Why There Are Never Enough Books
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is looming. And my family have been asking what I want from Santa. Surprise, surprise, I’ve come up with a list of books. It’s a short list. But it’s all books. Apart from a new coffee gadget to keep me sharp while I read them.