Author Archives: Nick Keirle

2018: The Year in Books – ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ by Celeste Ng

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Nick Keirle

(In part four of our 2018: The Year in Books series, we look at a novel set in a fantasy world where rich, white suburbanites act like spoiled children. Is it just a fun story, or can this strange land … Continue reading →

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Let’s Explore: Mt. Shiroyama, Gruelling Battleground of the Last Samurai Rebellion

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Nick Keirle

Some time ago I visited the city of Kagoshima on a business trip. While there, I was lucky enough to be pointed towards Mt. Shiroyama – a small mountain just outside the city itself. I was told it was a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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2018: The Year in Books – ‘The Whitsun Weddings’ by Philip Larkin

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Nick Keirle

(In part three of our 2018: The Year in Books series, we look at a book of poetry WAIT COME BACK. Just give me five minutes, and then you can leave if you’re really not having fun. I promise.) The Best Poetry Wot … Continue reading →

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