Occy CarrThe Stubborn Light of Things — Melissa HarrisonI have always taken nature for granted. Sometimes it will catch my eye and be the focus of attention- some beautiful flowers or a dramatic…4 min read·Mar 26, 2021----
Occy CarrGhosts — Dolly AldertonI first came across Dolly Alderton through The High Low, a podcast she co-hosted with Pandora Sykes. It started the same month that I made…4 min read·Mar 17, 2021----
Occy CarrShuggie Bain — Douglas StuartI’m contrary by nature and have a tendency to dig my heals in. I have been known to refuse to read any contemporary book that could be…5 min read·Mar 3, 2021--1--1
Occy CarrDear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books— Cathy RentzenbrinkAs the age old saying goes, the clue’s in the title. In this instance, the name of this book is a clear indication of what lies within its…3 min read·Feb 17, 2021----
Occy CarrThe Thursday Murder Club — Richard OsmanThis book is exactly what a cold winter weekend in lockdown needs. The Thursday Murder Club is set in Cooper’s Chase, a retirement village…3 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Occy CarrinWriters’ BlokkeWhy Foreign TV is the Unexpected Wonder We Didn’t Know Our Lockdown NeededA lot of the top rated programs on Netflix at the moment have subtitles. I have never liked subtitles. I have also never questioned why I…4 min read·Jan 31, 2021--4--4