I hope that you were one of 76% of American adults who read at least one book last year. As for me, I am not American but would have been one of 21% of those who read more than ten books in 2018. As you can imagine, I am a…
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Whether you are the adventurous type, looking to explore all Sri Lanka has to offer – from its many tea plantations, scenic train journeys and its numerous temples – or prefer to simply relax on one of the Island’s beautiful beaches, finding out a little bit about the country’s history…
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Gravesites may not be at the top of everyone’s attraction list but for some, visiting the tombs of the once-famous is one way to connect with them. It’s not just actors and musicians that have followers wanting to visit their gravesides either, for a long time now people have also…
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No matter what time of the year it is buying for the bibliophile in your life doesn’t need to be difficult. Believe it or not, whilst we do love to surround ourselves with gorgeous novels, there are other gifts out there that I know the bookworm in your life will…
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Maple syrup and hockey plus lots and lots of snow may be what Canada is most famous for but there is much more to this expansive country than originally meets the eye. For a start, we can’t forget the Polar bears of Churchill, something I am determined to experience one…
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If like me, you have that annoying habit of wanting to read a book before watching the film, then you better get reading. It seems that 2018 is going to be a great year for the book-to-film industry with no less than 27 new releases coming out that first started…
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Whilst some ancient cities are long gone, Ayutthaya is a city so proud of its terracotta monuments and temples that preservation work has been extensively undertaken all around the city. Unlike other ancient cities where you can now only see the magnificent architecture of great civilisations from afar, Ayutthaya is…
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Val McDermid is a favourite author of mine. Not only do I love her books and the way they have been brought to life for TV, I actually really enjoy listening to her talk. She inspires me with the way she comes up with new ideas and story-lines although I…
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Charles Dickens, a man that would have been 205 years old today, is still a well-loved author famed for his eloquent descriptions of Victorian London. No other author seems to have captured the filth and squalor of his time in quite the same poetic way. ‘It was the best of…
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Why Do People Dislike Self-Publishing? When someone mentions that they have self-published, seeking to gain momentum through the e-book world, it is often snubbed by many as a low-brow form of literature. People assume that those who self-publish don’t have what it takes to gain a ‘real’ publishing deal; a…
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