Monday, May 30, 2011
250 books by women all men should read
Absolutes are usually over the top but I thought this list is worth a look. This list was generated in response to Esquire's magazine list of books for men, of which included only one female author.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Excellent Women by Barbara Pym
Our book for June is Excellent Women by Barbara Pym.
The Barbara Pym Society seems to be the place to go to find everything you need to know about Barbara Pym.
Wikipedia on Barbara Pym
The Guardian on Barbara Pym, 'Very Barbara Pym'.
A blogger on Barbara Pym
Quotes by Barbara Pym . Here's one choice quote:
The Barbara Pym Society seems to be the place to go to find everything you need to know about Barbara Pym.
Wikipedia on Barbara Pym
The Guardian on Barbara Pym, 'Very Barbara Pym'.
Amazon siteShe wrote about worlds of genteel poverty and longing with great warmth and wit. Excellent Women is one of the 20th century's most endearing and amusing novels, writes Alexander McCall Smith
A blogger on Barbara Pym
Quotes by Barbara Pym . Here's one choice quote:
"Of course it's alright for librarians to smell of drink."
Friday, May 06, 2011
What was Charles Darwin's illness?
AP on recent speculations about the connections between Darwin, his travels and his illnesses.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
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