A journey through the Advent and Christmas seasons in the company of familiar seasonal and domestic objects, reflecting spiritually on their significance, meaning and message in a modern world.
Giles Gordon Books
Giles Gordon was raised in Edinburgh before moving to London, where he pursued a career as a literary agent. He also served as the editor of the quarterly Drama and held the position of theatre critic for The Spectator. His literary output includes six novels and three collections of short stories.
Exploring the spiritual and biblical themes within beloved Christmas carols, this book invites readers to reflect on the music and meaning of the season. Through 25 short chapters, each ending with a unique prayer, it enhances the experience of Advent and Christmas. The book serves as both an Advent calendar and a resource for continued reflection throughout the Christmas season and into January, encouraging a deeper connection to the carols that celebrate the birth of Christ.
English short stories, 1900 to the present
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Scotland from the Air
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This is a collection of photographs of Scotland, with some text, taken from the air. Travelling to the farthest reaches of Scotland, where solitary, battlemented castles recall centuries of rebellion and unrest, the author and photographer capture the romance of Scotland.
This book focuses on the natural world and objects which through Covid-19 we have missed or been denied access to, encouraging us to view these with fresh, appreciative, spiritual eyes.
The Minerva Book of Short Stories 1
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
