Category: Subjective non-fiction

by Marthe Bijman June 18, 2018

A different kind of oasis – Paradise Gardens, by Monty Don and Derry Moore

I have long been an admirer of Monty Don, the horticulturist and garden expert. I love watching him on hisContinue Reading

by Marthe Bijman April 15, 2018

Non-fiction Review of new book Review of new non-fiction Subjective non-fiction Video

New video-format review – The Memory Palace, by Edward Hollis

Compact Crit. #9 – The Memory Palace, by Edward Hollis Since Edward Hollis’ book, The Memory Palace, is mostly aboutContinue Reading

by Marthe Bijman April 13, 2018

Non-fiction Review of new book Review of new non-fiction Subjective non-fiction

This is why we love our “stuff” – The Memory Palace, by Edward Hollis

When I studied Interior Decorating years ago, I didn’t have the foggiest idea about the real significance of interiors. YouContinue Reading

by Marthe Bijman January 29, 2018

Discussion of current events Humor Humour Review of new book Review of new non-fiction Subjective non-fiction Video Web series and vlogs

Review in 50-second video – Rhett & Link’s Book of Mythicality

Compact Crits #3: Rhett & Link’s Book of Mythicality, by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal

by Marthe Bijman January 26, 2018

Current events Discussion of current events Humor Humour Publishing technologies Review of new book Review of new non-fiction Subjective non-fiction Trending Web series and vlogs

Will it…Print? – Rhett & Link’s Book of Mythicality

I have been watching Rhett and Link, a.k.a Rhett McLaughlin and Link (Charles) Neal, on their YouTube channel, Good MythicalContinue Reading

by Marthe Bijman March 13, 2016

Discussion of writing style Review of memoir Review of new book Subjective non-fiction

The White Road – Journey Into An Obsession, by Edmund de Waal

Today I added the 153rd author to my list of reviewed authors. Only a few stand out, and here is one:Continue Reading

by Marthe Bijman May 7, 2014

Current events Discussion of author’s portfolio Non-fiction Published books Review of historical fiction Subjective non-fiction

Have you read People of the Deer? You should, especially now

Grand old man of Canadian literature dies Just last week I gave my copy of Farley Mowat’s Eastern Passage to a friendContinue Reading

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