We never tire of the friendships we form with books,” said Charles Dickens. HOT’s Sam Davey agrees, and looks forward to welcoming one of the world’s leading Dickens experts who will be giving a talk here on Dickens Day, Thursday 7 April.
“It’s all quite strangely normal here in Krakow.” – Christine Jackson told HOT’s Sam Davey. “The streets are still full of holiday makers and hen-parties – but you know there is a war going on just across the border”.
… in which Sam Davey is relieved to find her beach hut is still standing, spends even more time dealing with mould, and considers the delights of sea-swimming.
January 2022 – In which Sam Davey acquires a beach hut, remembers her childhood summers and becomes very familiar with mould removal spray.
Hastings Literary Festival has announced this year’s programme. Halted last year due to Covid-19, it is back from 23 to 25 September, with renewed vigour. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths takes a browse through the programme.
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