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Rebecca Solnit is always worth reading (I have just started Orwell’s Roses, a wonderful way into the life of George Orwell) and in this interview, she is at her acerbic best, as she talks, in her inimitable way, about Trump and America and the importance of reading books as a way to persevere in theContinue reading “In praise of books”

Giulia Cantone, who had played with Alison Luthmers at Alison’s release party in the spring, came by the shop the other day and will now contribute to our tenth anniversary celebration with a concert on October 2. Giulia is an Italian lutenist specializing in Renaissance and Baroque plucked instruments. Based in Malmö for the pastContinue reading “Welcome back Giulia”

The Swedish government has just announced a “cultural” canon, and, unlike all the real cannons that the government buys and sells around the world, this one has been controversial. May I suggest that instead of trying to impose one cultural canon on its people the government might instead encourage each of us to find ourContinue reading “Sweden’s canon”

It’s hard to believe, but Andy’s Corner will have been in business for ten years on October 5, which calls for a celebration. The plans are still not completely finalized but we will be having at least two events to mark the occasion, a concert with a new program by the Bellevue String Quartet, entitledContinue reading “Tenth anniversary!!”

In these dark times it’s reassuring that there are writers willing to take on the problems of the world in refreshing new ways. I’m just finishing Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead, with a truly mind-boggling young narrator telling of the troubles he’s seen growing up in Appalachia. And now I wake up to a review ofContinue reading “The wind speaks”

Good to see that John Fogerty is still alive with quite a story to tell. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/15/john-fogerty-creedence-clearwater-revival-contracts-controlling-catalogue&ved=2ahUKEwiY2I-anYyPAxUtIxAIHT4yFMAQ2LwJegQIGxAB&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw2wV2tJgAwOZYyxlHQa0UzN We often play Creedence on Saturdays. In the meantime, enjoy:

Berries can be black and blue And red and even redder A simple pleasure, it is true But name me something better! To pick them offers peace of mind And time for contemplation Of all the wonders you can find While you’re on vacation. But alas it’s time again to leave the forest and getContinue reading “An ode to berries”

…we leave town. Just kidding, but it’s usually hard to attract customers during the festival. In any case, we’ll be closed tomorrow while we conclude our little family reunion. All four grandkids were helping out sorting books yesterday and now half of them are heading home to Barcelona. We’re open today, August 8, from 1.30Continue reading “When the festival comes…”

A little summer surprise for all you eager customers. We’ll be open today and tomorrow, August 5 and August 6, from 2 to 5 (14.00 to 17.00) so do come by and load up as the summer sale continues.

The whole family is gathered out in the country this week and so Andy’s Corner will be closed. We plan to be open again next week at the usual hours. Until then, enjoy the summer.