Books I read in July 2026
The best book I read this month was a historian's account of how the concept of the West came about and why it's origin myths are wrong, but I also read some good novels and other books.
Books I read in May 2026
From contemporary fiction to a classic search for human meaning, here are the books I read and enjoyed in May.
September Reading: A Month to Forget
My thoughts on a month when, for once, I didn't enjoy reading. Was it the books, or was it me?
Books I Read in August 2025
My reading this month took me from Japan to Guadeloupe, via Scotland and Cote d'Ivoire.
Books I Read in April 2025
From a plea for moral AI to a British state of the nation novel, here's what I read this month.
Reading Wales Month: Clear by Carys Davies
A church minister is sent to evict the last inhabitant of a remote island, but things don't go as planned.
Books I Read in January 2025
With novels set in Malaysia, Russia, Germany, India and Serbia, along with some interesting non-fiction, here's what I read this month.
June 2024 Reading Roundup
Can capitalism save the planet? What would a world of dreams be like? How can we start forming better habits? My June reading answered these questions and more.
October Reading Roundup
My reading for October 2023 was dominated by the climate crisis and the horrific situation in Gaza.