Category Archives: Neil Ansell

Reads Of The Year

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Henry Gee

Great minds, it is said, think alike. For example, just as I was planning this post, I learned that Professor S. C. of London had posted his reads of 2013. The distinguished crystallographer, though, described all 26 of the books he’s … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Henry Gee

Monday night found me washed up in London with time on my hands. This very rarely happens, so I was determined to use the time well: notwithstanding inasmuch as which I went to a literary gathering in a room above … Continue reading →

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My Holiday Reads

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Henry Gee

Yesterday I promised a run-down of my holiday reading, so, without further ado, and in no particular order, I shall start with Deer Island, a memoir by Neil Ansell – a short book, but in its way, perfectly formed. Ansell … Continue reading →

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