The Tapestry of Love
Kay reviews The Tapestry of Love by Rosy Thornton – a story of expat romance with a gastronomic twist. Recommended to anyone who likes a good story and who has any interest in France and/or cooking!
British Expat Newsletter:
23 July 2008
This week: Thud! Kay and Dave pay tribute to a favourite author: Sir Terry Pratchett.
British Expat Newsletter:
9 January 2008
This week: Ian Fleming – commemorating the centenary of the creator of James Bond and, er, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang…
Quisqueya
Dave reviews Quisqueya, Ginnie Bedggood’s account – at turns funny, candid and hard-hitting – of her first eight years as an expat in the Dominican Republic. Compulsory reading for any expat planning to move to a developing country!
It’s All Greek To Me!
“John Mole’s book is very much in the Mayle mould; he starts off with a similarly ramshackle property in a similar traditional rural community. If anything, though, Mole’s predicament is even further removed from the urban UK – even the UK of the late 1970s, when he and his family were contemplating their move.” Dave reviews John Mole’s account of his new life in rural Greece.
Mad about motorways!
“Ever been driving along a motorway, seen a building, and wondered what it was? Wonder no more. Mike Jackson and his small team have trawled the lengths of three of Britain’s longest motorways to find out for you!” Dave reviews Mike Jackson’s innovative and lively Motorway Sights Guides.