When I was growing up, the 60s seemed relatively recent. I was not old enough to remember them myself, but it was clear that my parents did. It was reflected in their style, their attitudes, their musical tastes. It was familiar ground. Yet How to Stay Married is the most extraordinary period piece. It’s a [...]
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June’s Mucky Book – Deep Purple by Mayra Montero
Deep Purple was published in 2000 by Puerto Rican novelist, Mayra Montero. It follows the reminiscences of a music critic who has reached retirement. As he reflects on his long career, we learn that he has sought out erotic encounters with a variety of virtuoso musicians. Deep Purple has fallen out of print in the UK, but [...]
The Science Bit. Concentrate*
On Thursday morning, I wake up to find that Herbert has already gone to work. Checking my phone, I find that I have a text:
2 minutes 51 seconds, sent at 00.53 the night before.
Ha! I text back, I reckon I can easily beat that.
Bonk by Mary Roach
Bonk will turn you into a sex-fact-spouting monster (in my case even more than usual), for whom every turn in the conversation conjures up a fresh piece of erotic trivia that absolutely must be shared.
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