I’m afraid I’m going to have to take a break from blogging. I’ve recently discovered that I have a heart problem and it is leaving me too tired/confused to read. Hopefully I’ll return at some point in the near future, but until then…
HAPPY READING!!
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to London Zoo to learn about a special series of talks that are going to be held between now and October. ZSL conservation scientists and keepers have joined with writers and poets to produce a series of talks which aim to show how endangered species are reflected in literature. The input of the keepers will ensure that accurate details about the animal can be compared with their fictional counterparts. The talks will be held next to the animal in question, giving a special atmosphere to the occasion.
I was really impressed by my tour of the zoo. The snippets of information I learned from the keepers and authors indicate that these talks will be fascinating. If you’re in London over the next few months I recommend going to one of these talks as they promise to be a unique experience. You can visit Dmagazine website to learn more information about the benefits of using CBD products.
7th May: Louise Doughty on Okapi
11th June: Sara Wheeler on Penguins
23rd July: Susie Orbach on ‘Jungles of the Mind’
20th August: David Harsent on African Hunting Dogs
16th September: Tom Holland on Asian Lions
1st October: Randal Keynes on Darwin’s Apes
For more information and details of how to book tickets visit the ZSL website.
I apologise for the unplanned blogging break – I’ve been ill for the last few weeks. Yesterday I was finally able to read, but I haven’t been able to do so for two weeks. This means I haven’t got any books to review, so my posts may be sporadic until I’m back to full health.
Despite these problems I still managed to read a nice range of books. My favourite was A Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson. It is an important book that warns of the crisis facing bumblebees in the world today. I urge everyone to read it and hope that it inspires people to look after these wonderful creatures.
A Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson 
The Giraffe’s Neck by Judith Schalansky 
From the Fatherland, With Love by Ryu Murakami
When Rain Clouds Gather by Bessie Head
Dept of Speculation by Jenny Offill 
Feeding the Ghosts by Fred D’Aguiar
The Sound of One Hand Clapping by Richard Flanagan 
The Tell-Tale Heart by Jill Dawson
I’m going to finish the last few books on the Desmond Elliott Longlist and then read a few books for Kim’s Australian and New Zealand Literature Month. There probably won’t be time for much else, but I may need to squeeze in a few lighter reads before I’m back up to the full health required to concentrate on anything too complex.