A very good morning to you all - it really was a real surprise to see so many new subscribers overnight and so as a thank you, here’s an unplanned ‘What I’m reading’. Quick housekeeping note that I don’t advertise - these are all genuine books I love, places I love, things I love. My own thoughts, thought by me. Over the last year or so, I’ve become a huge fan of Bloom magazine and their beautifully-produced items which I first saw in the shop at Water Lane. Bloom dream up and bring into the world both the most exquisite and useful (William Morris gets two ticks here) magazines, books, stationery - those of you who have been here for a while will know I’m a lover of colourful things, so it was no surprise that upon spotting the title of this book, I promptly bought it. I’m very, very, very glad I did. So here, for you, is an excerpt from this calm and gentle ‘Into Green’ by Caro Langton and Rose Ray - I hope it puts a spring in your step on this January Sunday. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jothompson.substack.com/subscribe