This week the blog looks at the life, times and work of Gerald Brodribb, one of the most versatile cricket writers there has been
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…. and if proof were needed this review is clear evidence that a self-published limited edition can get Martin’s seal of approval even if it has nothing at all to do with Lancashire
Red Rose Books’ latest publication has just appeared and, with its Lancastrian subject matter, it is no surprise that Martin has read and enjoyed it already
This week Martin reviews an ebook, something we never thought we’d see, so it seems that even for him time moves on occasionally
It is always asking for trouble to leave books unread on the shelves for many years, as Martin recently found when he rediscovered this one
In this feature Martin tells the story of Johnny Douglas, an old fashioned amateur who played the game harder than most professionals
This week we have something of a departure, certainly for Martin, as he reviews a history of a cricket club from Devon
With the forty year journey from Ian Botham to Ben Stokes we conclude our look at books on the subject of England captains
This one is not for the casual reader, but for collectors or readers with an interest in the history of cricketing relations between England and the West Indies it is a cracking read
Continuing our look at books by or about England captains Part 3 covers the second half of the twentieth century