In which I attempt to say at least one positive thing about the whole Left Behind thing…
Category: Writing
Magical Realism and the Imminent Frame
A brilliant essay from Deborah Bowen on the subversive power of magical realism in a supposedly secular age.
The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt
Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is a brilliant epic novel
The Pedant in the Kitchen, by Julian Barnes
A collection of essays from Julian Barnes on the intersection of pedantry and cookery.
Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson
Gilead, set in rural America in 1956, is a rare gem of a novel, exuding gravitas.
Rods, stones and cash registers: a Pauline soundtrack
Rupert Everett on the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
Red Onion Focaccia
A recipe for roasted red onion focaccia
FATUM
For him, it is the beginning. For her, it is the end.
Cinnamon and Blackberry Cake
A recipe from Dan Lepard for a wholemeal cinnamon and blackberry cake.
Pain Rustique
A great recipe for a white sourdough hybrid loaf
Liam Thatcher 