Book Reviews, Books, Reading

February Book Review Round Up

Only four books this month - short month and I'm on the road. ****1/2 "The Best American Travel Writing 2016" edited by Bill Bryson ****1/2 "The Thing on the Doorstep and other short stories" by H.P. Lovecraft ****1/2  "Snowy Campbell: Australian Pioneer Investigator of the Brain" by Malcolm Macmillan ***** "The Right Wrong Number" by Jim… Continue reading February Book Review Round Up

Book Shops, Travel, Writers Journey

My Impressions of Los Angeles

The final leg of my journey was Los Angeles. I have a bit of a love-hate relationships with LA in that I find it a fascinating place to visit, but also find it an unattractive and somewhat unfriendly city. Having said that I really like Santa Monica, where I choose to stay. The weather was… Continue reading My Impressions of Los Angeles

Book Shops, Travel, Writers Journey

My Impressions of New York

I must admit that I haven't been to New York for 16 years (pre 9/11) so the place has changed significantly since my last visit. I personally love New York - I love the history, the ambience, the business, the music scene, the shopping and of course Central Park.  I was fortunate enough to spend… Continue reading My Impressions of New York