Inspiring Older Readers
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William McIlvanney posted on 10 Jan 2017
I recently wrote a review of Ian Rankin’s early novel starring DI John Rebus, Hide & Seek.
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From Roald Dahl to Alan Garner posted on 30 Dec 2016
Yesterday evening I spent time with Michael Peach, an elderly retired architect who lives in a splendid Hobbit- like house ...
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Foot Loose and Fancy Free posted on 27 Dec 2016
There can’t be many people who don’t allow themselves the occasional fantasy about what they would do if time and money was no object.
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Amis vs Barnes – history in the novel posted on 23 Dec 2016
Guest writer, Alun Severn ponders how two contemporary giants of the British novel have tackled thorny issues of Soviet history
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Rereading Capote posted on 06 Dec 2016
Guest writer Alun Severn rereads Truman Capote's less well known works and finds plenty to admire.
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The archaeology of working class writing : Part six – Ethel Carnie Holdsworth posted on 24 Nov 2016
This occasional series of articles about forgotten working class authors has, so far, featured only men.
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Two books that helped me better understand dementia posted on 15 Nov 2016
Today on the news we learn that dementia is now the biggest cause of death in our society.
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Looking at John Berger posted on 09 Nov 2016
Guest contributor, Alun Severn, takes a look back at the work of the great John Berger as the writer celebrates his 90th birthday
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On Poetry and Prophecy posted on 02 Nov 2016
On poetry and prophecy by Jonathan Taylor
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Hammershøi posted on 28 Oct 2016
Guest reviewer, Alun Severn rediscovers a painter that has found a new audience