Favourite French book for Bastille Day: Asterix and The Count of Monte Cristo #bookadayuk

It’s Bastille Day, when the French revolutionaries stormed that great symbol of Royal power, freeing their comrades and criminals alike. So quickly, before they fetch Madame la Guillotine, here are Rob and Kate’s favourite French books… Continue reading “Favourite French book for Bastille Day: Asterix and The Count of Monte Cristo #bookadayuk”

Put down to watch the Wimbledon Final… The Circle and Levels of Life #bookadayuk

It’s Wimbledon Final day and even if the most bookish of us have put down our books to watch the action. Despite Andy Murray going out, it’s a classic with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer battling it out. Rob has put down The Circle by Dave Eggers and Kate has torn herself away from Levels of Life by Julian Barnes. Continue reading “Put down to watch the Wimbledon Final… The Circle and Levels of Life #bookadayuk”

Favourite US novel for 4th July: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and Snow Falling on Cedars #bookadayUK

Happy Independence Day to our American readers! Kate and Rob pick their favourite (or should that be favorite?) US novels. Continue reading “Favourite US novel for 4th July: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and Snow Falling on Cedars #bookadayUK”