Monthly Archives: June 2026

THE SILLY SEASON

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Richard Grainger

It’s that time of year again: the Silly Season. It’s an annual affliction endured by most countries, manifested in very different ways. Take, for example, where I am — Marbella. We’re in the middle of a week-long fiesta called La … Continue reading →

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QUESTION(S): ‘MORE ARE PUBLISHED THAN COULD EVER SUCCEED’: ARE THERE TOO MANY BOOKS? DOES THE WORLD NEED ANOTHER ONE?

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Richard Grainger

I’m back in Marbella. Last week, somebody flicked a switch and it’s gone from winter to summer quicker than a Spaniard can light one cigarette from the butt of his last one. It’s bloody hot. And before you can say, … Continue reading →

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