“Shanghaied” author to speak at Rotary Club function
David Collins, the author of Shanghaied, a part-fictionalised, part-real account of an American teenage boy who runs away from home all set for adventure will be talking about his book and his life on March 22th at The Westin Casuarina…
Double dose of fun at Books & Books
Young booklovers and their parents can meet New York Times bestselling children’s author Nancy Krulik at Books & Books, Camana Bay on Saturday, February 25 at 5pm. This special event will offer something for both boys and girls. First, Nancy…
450 years of Cuban architecture and interiors
A connoisseur of West Indian antiques and architecture, Michael Connors returns to Grand Cayman for his third book presentation, discussion and signing since late 2009. Join him at Books & Books on Friday, February 17 at 7pm for a Cuban…
Debut novel about life after divorce
After years away from Grand Cayman, first time author Janet Crisp returns to the island that inspired her debut novel. Join Janet at Books & Books on Friday, February 10 at 7pm for the Cayman Islands launch of The Heat…
Life of a Queen
New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith will visit Books & Books on Friday, January 21 at 7pm for a discussion and signing of her latest book, Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch. This magisterial new…
CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING BOOK!
December marked the Cayman’s Homecoming concert at the Pageant Beach. This was the site of the old Pageant Beach Hotel that most of the kids of the 50’s and 60’s knew while growing up in the Cayman Islands.. This celebration…
Children at Pocahontas
I went to see ‘Pocahontas’ the other night, I sat alone and enjoyed the sight Of beautiful children with their Dads and Mommies All carrying drinks, and popcorn and candies. So happy they all were to be getting out They…
The Receptionist
Reception work bores me to tears There’s nothing to do really but sit and stare, No windows to look out to the beautiful sea Or over the roads where traffic flows free. Half hour for lunch is all I’m given…
That Olde Cat Look
Why do I think of you Every time I see a cat? Is it because you’re so warm and friendly And more so as a matter of fact? Your hair is always combed so nicely Your clothes are styled just…
