Reading in August

I have been revelling in a Darwin-fest and have just finished The Voyage of the Beagle and his autobiography, with great pleasure. He writes so well, with transparent honesty, that I might tackle The Origin of Species - William says it is just as enjoyable a read.

I have been reading novels as well, though they cloy me quickly. All very August.

I have finished the first round of drawings of the ground floor of the new-build I am obsessing. First floor next, then elevations.