Author Archives: Lia

Coming of the Dragon / Peaceweaver

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Lia

I recently reread these two books by Rebecca Barnhouse. They’re billed as Young Adult, but I thought them an enjoyable read for adults as well. What initially attracted me to them is the fact that they’re loosely based on the … Continue reading →

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Clariel

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Lia

Garth Nix’s most recent fantasy novel is set in the Old Kingdom, the same world as his earlier Abhorsen series (Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen), but several centuries earlier. It is a standalone novel, but I would very much recommend reading Sabriel … Continue reading →

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A History of Ancient Britain

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Lia

I recently watched ‘A History of Ancient Britain’, an excellent BBC series by Neil Oliver about the settlement of Britain from its earliest time around 12’000 BC up to the bronze age. At times it focuses rather a lot on … Continue reading →

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Richard III

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Lia

Isn’t modern science an amazing thing? Over 500 years after England’s last Plantagenet king Richard III was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, scientists are piecing together his final moments. They can even make a guess what … Continue reading →

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Still alive!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Lia

A friend recently recommended ‘Steal like an artist’ by Austin Kleon to me (thank you, Medea!). While the book is not very long – only 140 pages and containing lots of drawings – it gave me a much needed kick … Continue reading →

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