The Library
Wonder, nature, folklore, culture, creativity.
I write about all sorts.
This is a selection of my writing.
More recent work is on Substack.
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The Woman Who Collects Signs
We got married in Italy. And for a country famous for love and grand romantic gestures, the wedding vows were surprisingly practical. I remember reading them for the first time and being a bit disappointed at how unromantic they were. No poetry. No promises of eternal love. They were more like a job description. All…
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When We Stopped Marking the Seasons
The Spring Equinox arrives around the 20th or 21st March each year. A moment of perfect balance. When day and night are equal in length. A turning point. A shift from winter into longer days and lighter nights. The cold loosens its grip. Green shoots start to appear. The world feels different, even if we…
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When We Borrow From Tomorrow
I went to the theatre on Friday night to see Maxine Peake, my favourite actress. She always leaves me with thoughts that either make me spin or make me ponder. This time it was the latter. In the play called Doubt, her character said ‘Easy choices today mean consequences tomorrow.’ The line cut through me,…
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Discovering the Magic of Awe
This week, all wrapped up in the garden, I was captivated by the Northern Lights. They lit up our skies for only the second time this year. The vibrant colours stretching across the sky felt like a gift from nature. As social media filled up with photos and reactions, I couldn’t help but reflect. These…
By Eve Bell 