Q. As a writer I find working at home too distracting. I am a longstanding member of the London Library where rules and conditions allow one to concentrate in perfect peace. My problem is that the library has become so popular recently that, to secure one of my favourite desks, I have to arrive at St James’s Square almost as the doors open in the morning. I find the whole palaver of getting out of the house on time with everything I need and then travelling heavily loaded by tube or bike so draining that I am too exhausted to work by the time I get to my quiet desk. What do you suggest?
—R.J., London W11
A. Others have complained along the same lines. It occurs that since so many London Library users live in Notting Hill, four of you might club together to commission ‘school bus’-style shared transport. This could take the form of an Uber which will pick you all up at 9 a.m.
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