And you will always look lovely." Today's Friday Food for Thought is a quote from The Twits by Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990), novelist, children's author, screenwriter and fighter pilot. Did you know? Roald Dahl was named after the Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen. He was born in Llandaff, Wales. There is a blue plaque on…
Our book choice for this month is The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything, by Sir Ken Robinson. As everyone gets to the school and work routine, it's a reminder of the critical importance of creativity, and finding that intersection between what you are good at and what you love to do. It's an…
Our bookshelf choice for August is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, by Winifred Watson, published by Persephone Books Written in 1938, the story begins when Miss Pettigrew is sent to the wrong address by an employment agency. She meets Miss LaFosse, a nightclub singer, and her wonderful day - and the rest of her life…
The prospect of ... summers by the sea or in Wales is very delightful." Today's Friday Food for Thought is by novelist Jane Austen (1775 - 1817). It is taken from a letter written in 1801 to her sister, Cassandra Did you know? Jane Austen's books have never been out of print since they were…
Today's Friday Food for Thought is from the writings of Dr Suess, children's author, cartoonist, and animator.
Staircase 9 17's Bookshelf choice for June is The Duke's Children, the last of Anthony Trollope's novels about the Palliser family and their circle. The plot has a dash of Downton Abbey and it's an immersive read, full of engaging characters.
