literary – Robin’s Nest

Ding dong the Bells had the literary world in a muddle

In 1847 three books were published by authors with the surname Bell. There was Currer Bell, Acton Bell and Ellis Bell. Literary stalwarts, reviewers and those in the publishing world immediately smelled a rat, but they were on the wrong track. They suspected the books were all written by one person – a man. WhatContinue reading “Ding dong the Bells had the literary world in a muddle”

First and last in new book quiz

Sorry about the absence for a couple of days. I’m adding something new to the mix. A little literary quiz based on well-known books and their first and last lines. See if you know the book each one is from and the name of the author. It’s just for fun but if you want toContinue reading “First and last in new book quiz”

Nothing like a goode booke as long as it all makes complete sense

By now you must know how much I like (like? LOVE) books and hopefully understand why my Christmas and birthday lists always have at least one (most times many more) request for a book. It could be a classic, a thriller, poetry, or more. For Christmas I listed a book I have been meaning toContinue reading “Nothing like a goode booke as long as it all makes complete sense”