‘When I get older, losing my hair Many years from now’ Who remembers hearing these Beatles lyrics for the first time, back in 1967. Maybe we thought… Read more “…when I’m 64”
Tag: reading
A world without images
Thank goodness for libraries. As part of my research into all things ‘sixties’ I have tracked down a fascinating book. ‘The Neophiliacs’ was written by Christopher Booker… Read more “A world without images”
Not lost, but abandoned
It was 1986 when Nottinghamshire social worker, Margaret Humphreys, was first contacted by a former child migrant in Australia. She was asked if she could help track… Read more “Not lost, but abandoned”
The Queen of Crime!
On the 15th September 1890 Agatha Christie was born. She started writing novels in her early twenties and a hundred years later her books are still being… Read more “The Queen of Crime!”
What makes a great author?
I’ve been finding out more about that wonderful Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Having just read her biography, I have discovered some interesting facts about her. Here… Read more “What makes a great author?”
Agatha Christie’s secrets
I’m continuing to follow the trail of Agatha Christie! (while channelling Janie Juke, of course!) I have come across a fascinating book, entitled: Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks. … Read more “Agatha Christie’s secrets”
On the trail of Agatha Christie
In the Janie Juke mystery series, my protagonist, Janie, refers to her passion for Agatha Christie novels. In particular, Janie loves the stories featuring Hercule Poirot and… Read more “On the trail of Agatha Christie”
EARLY ONE MORNING
(by Virginia Baily, published 2015) A kind friend lent me this novel when he discovered I was interested in learning about what life was like in Italy… Read more “EARLY ONE MORNING”
A brave lady
I read an article this week that made me feel sad and inspired, in equal measure. It was an interview with the daughter of the wonderful, and… Read more “A brave lady”