Alan Partridge: “That is the best Valentine’s I’ve had in eight years.” Jill: “What did you do eight years ago?” Alan: “Just had a better one… Went to Silverstone. Shook Jackie Stewart’s hand. Superb. My marriage fell apart soon after that.” Yes, yes, yes… we’ve decided to go for it. Call it the seven year itch… but having founded in 2010, we felt it was … Continue reading 8pm, 14th February – Short Cuts by Raymond Carver
“Feeling a little blue in January is normal.” Marilu Henner Croeso nol… Welcome back! We hope you’ve had a good break and managed to find time to read Burgess’s cheery tome! As well as, of course, your Secret Santa… have you found a bookish soul mate, or unearthed someone with decidedly odd taste? We can’t wait to find out. As ever, we look forward to … Continue reading 8pm, 10th January – Junk by Melvin Burgess
“I-i-i-i-i-i-it’s Chri-i-i-i-i-istmas!” or so yelped Noddy Holder. As such, it’s time for our annual Secret Santa. Pick a book off your shelf that you’ve love, love, LOVED and write a little note to explain why, but don’t sign off: it needs to be a surprise. Wrap it up in the cheapest wrapping paper you can find and bring it along. We’ll pop them all in a … Continue reading 8pm, 13th December – Any Roald Dahl book + Secret Santa!
