Monthly Archives: August 2017

An Instance of the Fingerpost

Posted on 25 August 2017 by Barbara Howe

How often do you get to learn a new word just by reading the title of a book? I love historical mysteries, but I was intrigued enough to read An Instance of the Fingerpost, by Iain Pears, just to make … Continue reading →

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Windy Wellington

Posted on 17 August 2017 by Barbara Howe

On a fine day, Wellington is a wonderful place to be outdoors. With the sun shining and the air calm, it’s gorgeous. Occasionally, the wind dies completely, and the harbour is as smooth as glass, not a ripple in sight. … Continue reading →

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Julie and Romeo

Posted on 13 August 2017 by Barbara Howe

Category: Chick lit for older women. Contains mild sex, violence, and profanity Can you imagine Romeo and Juliet retold with the two lovers being 60-year-old grandparents? I wouldn’t have either, but I’m glad Jeanne Ray did, because her novel Julie … Continue reading →

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The Witches of Karres

Posted on 6 August 2017 by Barbara Howe

The Witches of Karres, a whimsical space opera by James H Schmitz, is an old favourite. I think I must have first read this in high school, but it still appeals. A young man, Captain Pausert, is on his way … Continue reading →

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