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In Pushing the Wave 2023, L.A. Davenport returns with a captivating new collection of essays, stories, reflections, and recipes, continuing the journey begun in his first volume covering 2017-2022. With his trademark blend of insight, humour, and lyrical prose, Davenport explores the shifting landscape of modern life—charting the personal, political, cultural, and culinary with clarity and compassion.
Whether recounting ferry journeys across European seas, reflecting on the nature of addiction and sobriety, critiquing the seductive illusion of progress, or sharing favourite dishes from his kitchen, Davenport's writing offers a rare combination of intellect and intimacy. These entries span the profound and the playful, the global and the domestic, all underpinned by a keen sense of the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.
Perfect for readers of reflective non-fiction, literary memoir, and contemporary commentary, Pushing the Wave 2023 is a richly textured mosaic of a year lived thoughtfully—and a timely invitation to slow down, look around, and truly engage.
For fans of: Rebecca Solnit, Karl Ove Knausgård, Teju Cole, Deborah Levy, and those who cherish personal writing that speaks to the world at large.
Contents
When Is A Church Not A Church?
Staying Dry Beyond January
Cauliflower, Fennel and Mushroom Pasta Bake
Still Life
French Mushroom and Tomato Pasta
Tenderstem Broccoli and Mushroom Risotto
The Big Electric Confidence Trick
My Big Ferry Love Affair
Milk-Free Gratin Dauphinois
Into The Unknown
Utterly Alive
It's Not ChatGPT That's The Problem
What Is Progress?
The Age of Bluffing
Sense of Self
Mushroom, Leek and Potato Soup
Rekindling a Passion for Books
Beware of Intentions
Why Would You Want to Go There?
Life? Or Theatre?
Chicago Blues
Whose Image Is It Anyway?
Borlotti Bean and Red Lentil Soup
Over The Hills and Far Away
Loneliness Hotel
All The People, So Many People
Roasted Seed Mix
The Edge
Water, Water Everywhere
Wellness-to-Woo
The Window
Evolving Relationships
Something in the Air
A Little Care
Facing Up To Our Hypocrisy
A Curious Farewell
The Decline of Liberty
Public Not Private Transport
The Addiction Paradox
White Fish and Courgette Tomato Pasta
A Neglected Corner of English Music
Art? Or Theatre?
Evolutionary Misunderstanding
A Time to Remember
NOLA 2010
NOLA 2011
