Solution Architect. Aeronautical Engineer. Fascinated by Astronomy & Space. Addicted to SciFi.
Finally finished The Arabian Nights after many years of intermittent reading. Evident from the footnotes that Burton loved the Middle East and its culture and language. This version from 1884 is of its time – but still amazing. Read in June 2023.
I think all grans have a bit of magic in them. The Ocean at the End of The Lane was a delight from Neil Gaiman. Read in February 2023.
Magic and policing in London from Ben Aaronovitch. Was in the City of London with work when I read this in January 2023.
Borrowed a well thumbed copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to read for the first time. Very enjoyable – interesting to see the differences to the movie depiction. Read in September 2022.
Monkey magic, dragons, deities, and a long journey into the west. 16th century literature from China. Read in July 2022.
Enjoyed Stardust from Neil Gaiman. The plot was slightly different from the movie – Michelle Pfeiffer was really well cast. Read in January 2022.
Dragons, magic, a road trip – what more do you need. Great holiday reading from Ursula K. Le Guin. Read in August 2021.
Enjoyed this from Ben Aaronovitch. Set in London – looked up the locations on street view. Read in April 2020.