Tag Archives: Books

The Lord of the Rings Through The Eyes Of An 11 Year Old

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Earthoak

The first and original book review of The Hobbit was candidly supplied in 1936 by the ten-year old son of publisher Sir Stanley Unwin: “Bilbo Baggins was a Hobbit who lived in his Hobbit hole and never went for adventures, … Continue reading →

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Atmospheric Railway Journeys and Stories

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Earthoak

The rain is lashing down. Drops dot and dash against the windows, while some run sideways as the train speeds on. On and on, hurtling forward. Through the speckled window I can see dark, heavy clouds. Greyness fills the sky, … Continue reading →

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‘I Won’t Be Reading It Though’. Go Set a Watchman and Literary Dilemmas

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Earthoak

I admit I’ve found the whole reaction to ‘Go Set a Watchman’ fascinating. People, and the things that move, inspire and upset them, are fascinating. This literary phenomenon has provided profound insights into the writing process and tells us about readers’ relationships … Continue reading →

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