Julian Girdham

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Patrick Freyne's 'OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea'

November 29, 2022 by Julian Girdham in Books, Non-Fiction

Patrick Freyne’s collection of personal essays, OK, Let’s Do Your Stupid Idea is a skilful, funny and often moving collection of stories.

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November 29, 2022 /Julian Girdham
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The Boy Behind the Curtain

March 31, 2021 by Julian Girdham in Books, English Teaching

Tim Winton's The Boy Behind the Curtain: notes from an Australian life is an outstanding book of essays, both personal and cultural.

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March 31, 2021 /Julian Girdham
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Intimations

September 02, 2020 by Julian Girdham in Books

Zadie Smith’s new book is both slight and capacious. Intimations: six essays is just 81 pages long in small format paperback, but into these pages Smith packs an enormous amount.

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September 02, 2020 /Julian Girdham
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