This morning waking to gales and fog , it was easy to wonder whether the last few days of magical weather were just a dream? Don’t despair, the natural world is waking from its winter slumbers , shaking off its winter coat and donning another coat, of colours and sounds all around as spring arrives. … Read more
March has appeared faster than ever. The clouds have been greying this last month and the deluge has not stopped. The other day, while driving, we put on the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ when, to our astonishment, the sun appeared and in the space of an hour we saw five rainbows all displaying vibrant … Read more
Another year another stack of books still to be read and many more piling up. The New Year’s idea, definitely not a resolution, has failed at the first hurdle. The piles are dangerously toppling and shelves are bulging. A few books have gone out of the door but more seem to have crept in. I … Read more
This morning waking up to a sharp silver frost, bright sun and blue sky, gave me the feeling that Christmas spirit and excitement is here. What a glorious day. Evening, as dusk descended, was just as much of a treat. The sky was a swirl of colours which Turner would have been happy to have … Read more
We can’t quite believe how quickly the past few months have flown by. But somehow here we are- December (and therefore Christmas) is officially upon us. That means, our lovely team of booksellers has been super busy, scurrying from Christmas fairs to author events and festive frolics like late-night shopping. However, in amongst all the … Read more
After such a Spring and Summer many surely thought, we were not going to have an “Indian summer” the earliest reference to the origins of this term was apparently found in a letter written in England in 1778 .“A period of dry warm weather occurring as autumn approaches” These last few days have bought blue … Read more
May went in a flash. Bank holidays and glorious weather have lulled us in to thinking it’s summertime. In fact, 20 June is the official start to summer in the northern hemisphere and lasts 96 days. Wonderful. NON-FICTION Summer’s Hum by Angela Harding. With perfect timing, the second book in Harding’s seasonal quartet is here. … Read more
After a glorious spring day, when walking home across the fields, it felt as if the bird song was wishing me a good evening. The fire is lit, the wine is poured and am now settling down to write. The heating is off till later this year – a relief and a milestone in the … Read more
Spring Unfurled by Angela Harding. Earlier books with her wonderful artwork are a treat to own. Here, Angela guides us through the seasonal rhythm of the first quarter of the year with her prints and observations. Others to follow as the year unfolds. Just opening the pages makes you breathe calmly with joy. The Art … Read more
The New Year is now underway and, in February, I have the feeling the world is waking up. The snowdrops, hellebores and the aconites are all braving the damp and chill as the wonders of a new spring emerge. I for one definitely have the urge to hibernate, like a local hedgehog who has appeared, … Read more
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