Tag Archives: books

When Grandad Was a Penguin

In the new picture book When Grandad was a Penguin by Morag Hood, a child”s grandfather accidentally swaps places with a penguin during a visit to the local zoo. This leads scenes of great comedy as the penguin tries to … Continue reading

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Bookworm: A memoir of childhood reading

Bookworm: A Memoir of Childhood Reading by British journalist and author Lucy Mangan is an autobiography with a special focus on the books that she read as a child, and is now reading to her own young son. Lucy Mangan … Continue reading

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Cornucopia – Turkish history, culture, art

We thought it was time to include a plug for Cornucopia, a wonderful resource for discovering so much that is excellent in Turkey. This twice-yearly magazine on art and culture is augmented with a website with articles, an online store for … Continue reading

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Reach for the Stars with a Book

At a time when the book is being assailed on all sides we thought it would be appropriate to set our standard and rally to the cause. Libraries are closing, electronic books are replacing the hallowed paper  page and people simply aren’t … Continue reading

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