Pete’s Bookshelf August 2022

Pete’s Bookshelf August 2022

It’s been a while since I’ve posted or shared what’s on my reading list. I figured it’s time for an update. I’ve been reading quite a bit recently, both fiction and non-fiction, and it is always fun to talk about books, writers, stories...
A Culture Of Reading

A Culture Of Reading

At some random mommytown-suburb train station… a book exchange. Free. Take a book to read on your journey. Bring it back. Swap it. Leave a book. A culture of literacy. I’ve spotted little temples to thinking like this in England and Wales, in big cities...
Budleigh Salterton Lit Fest

Budleigh Salterton Lit Fest

Think of a whole list of cool things. Dinosaurs and fossils? Check. Beaches. Check. Charming small towns. Check. Big name thinkers like Richard Dawkins. Check. Activities, talks, shops, workshops? Check. Stuff for adults, stuff for kids. Check. The beauty and...
Budleigh Salterton Lit Fest

Everybody In The Room Say “HAAAAAAY”

In the world of literary groupies, authors, industry professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts – there are many, many conferences, festivals, fairs, events and powwows. Some are Conventions – the kind of commercialized, sell-direct-to-fans, high production,...