We had a good discussion about this book, even though the title made several of the group somewhat apprehensive as to the content. Some people are less confident, and indeed less experienced, around horses and several members of the group expressed their reservations concerning the exploitation of such a noble beast for financial purposes through…

Anne suggested this book because a friend of hers had been recommending Rebanks for some time, she didn’t want to read about sheep but couldn’t resist “ I’m a sucker for anything about tides,”  and then she found out it was about Eider ducks and was hooked. A fascinating account of 70 days spent on…

We unanimously agreed that this autobiographical memoir, that takes place in the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, was an excellent read and very much enjoyed by us all. The young author's journey, as he comes to terms with his bereavement over a period of ten years, is narrated with honesty, sincerity and gentle enthusiasm for…