RLB’s weekly recommendations
Through history Essex has been the scene of many battles and this book documents the many different kinds of conflicts that have taken place in our county. There was, of course, Boudicca’s legendary revolt against the might of Rome. After the sacking and burning of Colchester she headed off down the A12 (or its equivalent) … Continue reading Book of the Week, July 15th 2017
For a man who has captivated audiences around the world as an entertainer, who became a pilot to conquer his fear of flying and who has run 27 marathons in 27 days, it is surprising to find out that Eddie Izzard describes himself as naturally boring! In this autobiography there are plenty of laughs and … Continue reading Book of the Week, July 8th 2017
Behind the walls of a private estate north of Aberdeen stands an ancient pictish stone. The stone is carved with an inscription in a mysterious lettering that has never been deciphered. A mystery that all the learning of the 21st century cannot translate. For James Canton this stone represents an irresistible attraction. What hands carved … Continue reading Book of the Week, July 1st 2017
David Walliams’ serves up ten hilarious stories featuring children who really are shockingly shameful. There is Fussy Frankie who not only refuses to eat any vegetables, but hurls them out of the window. Unfortunately for him they fall into a nuclear power plant and, transformed into giant sentient vegetable monsters, they return to avenge his … Continue reading Book of the Week, June 17th 2017
Through books and films, ’The Lord of the Rings’ has become one of the most loved stories of all time. It is now over 40 years since the death of Tolkien and this is the last of his unfinished writings to be published. It is also one of the most important stories that underpins the … Continue reading Book of the Week, June 10th 2017
For best part of 40 years now St Mary’s Church has flourished as a much loved arts venue. The building which shakes now to the sound of heavy metal bands was once shaken by the impact of 38lb canon balls during the siege of Colchester as well as by the earth quake of 1884. The … Continue reading Book of the Week, June 3rd 2017