Another month, and time for another Round Robin, and this month’s topic has been set for us by author Dr Bob Rich: What makes a book memorable? What a great question, and I expect every reader will answer it in a different way. For me, the books I remember are ones that have “spoken” to me; there’s something in…… Continue reading What makes some books so memorable? #amreading a #goodread
A few weeks ago I read this anonymous letter to JK Rowling, written by someone who wanted to tell the author that, as a child, the Harry Potter books were the only thing that gave him a sense of home. (I’m saying “him.” I don’t know if the writer of the letter was male or…… Continue reading Books that really change your life
Which book got you hooked on reading? Do you remember learning to read? For me, only the delightful pictures in my Ladybird books saved me from total boredom. “Peter is here. Jane is here.” – If this was what reading was all about, then you could keep your books and let me get back on…… Continue reading First love – which book got you hooked on reading?
Helena Fairfax 