My Current Reading

I said I would take a Blog break but I can't settle. The weather is too nice and I am getting slightly into writing on here like a diary! I guess that is good for my life writing criteria...

I am doing an exam next week for my other course on 'Voices and Texts' and am trying to get into revising but there is always something better to do. I've been gardening since Friday. It has been such a temptation to get outside. Good for the soul and Vitamin D levels too. That's my excuse for lack of revision anyhow.




I have been reading a lot of Irish writers lately for some reason. I have always loved Cecilia Ahern and Maeve Binchy (bless her soul). My current favourite has to be Kate Kerrigan and I cannot wait for her new book to come out this year (I think). I adore her characters especially Ellie.

For my autobiography/ biography reads I am reading Iris by John Bayley. So far I do prefer the film but as my favourite actors are in it so that is likely why. John Bayley's A Memoir of Iris Murdoch - of his wife is so beautifully written. A sad story for anyone; all the more so as Iris was an incredibly intelligent philosopher and writer. I feel anyone who has known or is dealing with this disease should either read of watch the film. I lent this from the library as a lot of my books on my bedside are from there too. I must remember to return one by Thursday! You can also lend DVD's from the library remember only £3 for a whole week. They do deals in the school holidays which are useful.


References
Bayley, J. (2012 [1998]) Iris A Memoir of Iris Murdoch, London, Duckworth Overlook

Beautiful irises