LRB apology for Johnson contribution

The Guardian website publishes Gary Younge’s excellent piece on the LRB “baboon” scandal. There are good blog pieces too, including these at Lenin’s Tomb and Baroque in Hackney. LRB have finally issued an apology, here.
Thanks to Lara Pawson for organising the letter of protest.

review: Tony & Susan

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a day at the races

Unlikely as it may seem, there’s some possibility I’ll be appearing at the Cheltenham Festival in October. If you need a more sensible reason for buying a ticket, here are five: Iain Banks, Toby Litt, China Mieville, Mike Moorcock, Chris Priest.