Needful Things by Stephen King. My rating: 5 of 5 stars. Needful Things is the story of a new shop that opens in a small town in Maine, and the subsequent events that unfold around the customers and the residents of the town as the proprietor of the shop begins to do business. The setting is Castle Rock, a place many King fans will recognise, … Continue reading Book Review: Needful Things
Searching this phrase turns up some interesting results on Google. I’m not the only one feeling nostalgic at the moment. Lockdown is having a big effect on people, creating mental space for reflection, and for many, nostalgia is proving to be an effective coping mechanism as we try to process the daily death tolls. I’ve always enjoyed the experience of nostalgia. That bittersweet feeling of … Continue reading Feelings of Nostalgia During Lockdown
A couple of years ago I read a book called Gravitas, by Caroline Goyder. I read mostly on the Virgin train travelling from Wigan to Glasgow on a Monday morning. I was always happy when I could get a seat to myself and spread out, relax without worrying the person next to me would want to squeeze past to visit the loo. (I always book … Continue reading Morning Pages
Usually overdressed. Bald and bearded. 