Sometimes a book just seems to be everywhere. And I don’t mean in the sense of the new Stephen King book that’s being reviewed and advertised in every medium possible. I mean in the sense that everyone seems to be reading it, and it’s some quiet thing that’s been out for ages but has only…
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My Best Reads of 2018 (or Some of Them)
It’s the first week of January. I’d like some money back on 2018, because it went so fast that I feel a little shortchanged. I think someone stole July and August, and at least part of May and June. Maybe September as well. I mean, I know time’s meant to go quicker as you get…
Hogfather – Belief, Fantasy, & Being Human
I may have mentioned that we have a fantastic little group going over on Facebook called Worlds of Wit & Wonder. It’s a reading group rather than a writing group (although we have plenty of people who are both), and we essentially spend our time making bad jokes, sharing terrible puns, and getting a little…
A Terry Pratchett Christmas Story
It’s the week before Christmas, and all over the blog, The only creatures stirring are supping on eggnog. Because the work is all done, a day off is near, And who better than Sir Terry for tales of reindeer? We’ll read stories of ice ages and mince pies and tea, Of Santa’s new job…
Story Time – A Beaufort Christmas Story Read Aloud
Are you sitting comfortably? And do you have suitably festive attire on, or at least some pyjamas? Have you got a cup of tea or hot chocolate to hand, a cosy blanket and possibly a teddy bear (or preferably a dragon)? Do you need the loo? Alright, then. Let’s begin… Too long; didn’t…