I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good authors of tudor fiction. I have exhausted Phillappa Gregory and Jean Plaidy and I'm looking for something new. I am also interested in the...
I work in a busy City, by the sea, not much wildlife, apart for seagulls and pigions. So imagine my excitement today, when from my office window, I saw a Harris Hawk, sitting on top of a shogun!!! I...
Anyone know any books set in Vienna? Any genre: historical, thriller, memoir etc. I'm staying in Vienna for a few days in April and would like to get a flavour of it. Thanks.
Out for a drive today, i noticed a lot of pink and white blossom is out. I don't think it's cherry trees or apple trees. Does anyone know? I have an inkling that it's hawthorn - and maybe Maythorn if...
I don't really like the term PC, however for the purposes of this question I think it is useful to use it. I have friends and family members who often say things that make me cringe. I always take the...
I got mine today and I know it will take time but I do find them strange. I am ok for the distance but feel like a nodding dog trying to focus for reading. For anyone who has them, how long does it...
A shed, that was a boat, then a shed again, and a white room with mood lighting in several different colours. No one can criticise the Turner Prize for a lack of variety in the art it showcases. But...
which areas in the world have the highest tides ? the bay of mundy in nova scotia has the highes recorded but what i want to know are the regular tides
I recently started making my own wine and I have found that the labels on the bottles I stored in my garage have started to fade or the ink has started to run. I did the labels my self on a PC and I...
My beautiful German Shepherd gave up the fight yesterday - I'm left with a gaping space in my room where her bed used to be, and no great big ears to tickle. I just feel so guilty, even though the vet...