Technically I missed it. My GMBG for July has drifted into August, I hold my hand up. However, as I am in charge of all things “rules”, and books were shared and thoughts where thunk before the official cut off day, I say that all is fair and above board. This decision is final. AnyContinue reading “GMBG July – A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush and The Teign Gardener”
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GMBG – Wilding by Isabella Tree and Ant and Mary
June’s “Great Monthly Book Giveaway” (I’m pretty sure that is what it stands for) has been delivered to you just in time, on the last day of the month. I can’t blame lack of inspiration for my dillydallying. This GMBG introduced itself to me a while ago. But I can blame the postie as, althoughContinue reading “GMBG – Wilding by Isabella Tree and Ant and Mary”
GMBG – Playing to the Gallery – Sandra Moore
The lovely couple for the month of May are Grayson Perry’s book ‘Playing to the Gallery’ and my good friend Sandra Moore. I have known Sandra for a long time, but not as long as some would imagine. Before we met, over 30 years ago, people would say “You know Sandra.” At first, I wouldContinue reading “GMBG – Playing to the Gallery – Sandra Moore”
Allelujah!
This morning I woke up with “one of my heads” and not the nice one. Today, therefore, has been one less dynamic than the norm. After the pain subsided I sat and read, something I have done little of recently. Not enough anyway, especially as I have ample opportunity. For Christmas I was given theContinue reading “Allelujah!”
GMBG – April – Peggy matched with Julian of Norwich by Janina Ramirez
For this April’s GMBG I have not adhered to my usual draconian rules. This month I haven’t gifted the book in question to anyone, but I did lend them my copy a few months ago. I think that considering a) we live in exceptional times and b) it’s my party and I will cry ifContinue reading “GMBG – April – Peggy matched with Julian of Norwich by Janina Ramirez”
GMBG – March – Flowers
Did you think I had forgotten about my Book and Reader dating agency? I mean March is almost over and not a whisper. Do not fear, all is well. You can’t hurry love. The happy couple this month are the book Flowers and my friend the delightful Cathy. I like to call her Swotty. SheContinue reading “GMBG – March – Flowers”
GMBG – February – The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry
Welcome to February’s GMBG, my monthly book:earthling dating agency. My attempt at a good match this month is The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry and Grev. I have known Grev since I was a teenager, although in truth I don’t know him at all. I have seen him perhaps twice in the lastContinue reading “GMBG – February – The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry”
GMBG – January – Lanny by Max Porter and Betsy Bee
Welcome to the inaugural Great Monthly Book Giveaway post, known forthwith as GMBG. This month the lovely and lucky couple are Lanny by Max Porter and Betsy Bee. The above photo is of my book. Betsy’s edition has a beautiful copper leaf on the front. It made me a little bit jealous. I suppose IContinue reading “GMBG – January – Lanny by Max Porter and Betsy Bee”
Introducing The Great Monthly Book Giveaway
I have been feeling singularly uninspired. Blame it on the time of the year, blame it on the weather, blame it on the state of the universe, blame it on the boogie. It just is. I am struggling to find my factory setting “annoyingly upbeat” persona. Then a book arrived, delivered by our very ownContinue reading “Introducing The Great Monthly Book Giveaway”
Off The Edge Gardening 