Open a book this minute and start reading. Don’t move until you’ve reached page fifty. Until you’ve buried your thoughts in print. Cover yourself with words. Wash yourself away. Dissolve. Carol Shields Republic of Love

What’s in My Bookbag?

This sweet little vintage copy of Dorothy Sayers’ Strong Poison.

Not everyone is a Peter Wimsey fan: are you?

And the not-so-sweet copy of D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers. (Aiyiyi, I don’t think I’ve read more than 5 pages in this week. Should I try harder?)

For listening, Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84, which has me completely [...]