Monthly Archives: November 2011

Temporary Perfections by Gianrico Carlofiglio, trans Antony Shugaar

Posted on November 16, 2011 by forwardtranslations

First of all, I should say that I won this book from the publisher, Bitter Lemon Press, which predisposes me to like it… That out of the way, I loved it. Although I came in at the fourth book in … Continue reading →

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Das Kindermädchen (The Nanny) by Elisabeth Herrmann

Posted on November 14, 2011 by forwardtranslations

Here’s another old review from my archives, this time of a thought-provoking crime novel, Das Kindermädchen by Elisabeth Herrmann, published by Rotbuch Verlag in 2005.  It sets out to raise awareness of a little-known aspect of the Second World War … Continue reading →

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Our Current Favourite Dr Seuss Book

Posted on November 2, 2011 by forwardtranslations

Fils cadet has just discovered his big brother’s box of Dr Seuss books. Or, to be more precise, he has discovered two of them: Fox in Socks and Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? I now find myself reading one … Continue reading →

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