April 1st – but not a joke.

Things are a bit grim at the moment and most of us are helpless to do anything about it. Increasing the frustration is the necessity of trusting the advice, admonitions and actions of people we usually cherish the freedom to ignore and berate.

I’m just as useless as everybody else – probably more so, in fact – as all I’m able to do is suggest something to read while you’re stuck at home or wherever else you might be self-incarcerating. The least I can do then is ensure that whatever I’m recommending – new or vintage – can be beamed to you by the modern marvel of eBooks…

Here’s an old one to start you off…