Beyond Contempt by Peter Jukes
A random purchase, but a thoroughly enjoyed book! A timely reminder of the importance of not getting swept up in always reading the latest publication.
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How Contagion Works by Paolo Giordano
“I’m afraid of everything that the contagion can change. Of discovering that the structure holding up civilisation as I know it is nothing but a house of cards. I’m afraid of annihilation but also of its opposite: that fear will eventually pass without leaving any trace of change behind”
Posh Boys by Robert Verkaik
The last of my summer holiday reads of 2019, Posh Boys follows on from Under the Wig and War Doctor. A much needed commentary on the state of private education in Britain.
The Rules of Contagion by Adam Kucharski
The Rules of Contagion – a scary title given the current novel coronavirus pandemic. It’s no secret that Covid-19 is causing problems the world over. But, I’m going to state this early; if you read only one non-fiction book during this crisis, please make it this one.
She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
“To our daughters, and to yours: May you know respect and dignity always, in the workplace and beyond”
