Today marks what would have been Sam Selvon's 95th birthday. If you don't know who Sam Selvon is, let me enlighten you.
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Americanah
I actually read this novel earlier this summer and admittedly I am very late the review but it such was a long awaited read that it would be a bit of a disservice not to review it especially as it was for me one of several reading highlights of 2014. Readers expecting another multi-layered epic novel like Half of … Continue reading Americanah
Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now, As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It and Long for It
Goodness, just typing out the title for this book reminds me of what an exhaustive but thoroughly absorbing read this was for me over the summer. Craig Taylor's collection of interviews with people from all walks of life is fascinating an intriguing as you are given an insight to London and 'London folk' through the … Continue reading Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now, As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It and Long for It
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Ever wonder about the origin of words and phrases? No? Well perhaps you should, because delving into the origins of things we commonly say without thinking about it is actually very interesting. At least it is when you read The Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth, a book based on his blog The Inky Fool. I first … Continue reading The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
