I am so sorry to find that I have read Larry Elliott’s last column as economics editor (From Thatcher to Trump and Brexit: my seven lessons learned after 28 years as Guardian economics editor, 10 November). I have always relied on him for explanations of the murky world of economics that are clear, concise and explain the context. My understanding of economics has always been shaky, but Larry’s articles have given me quite a few lightbulb moments. I shall treasure the final column.
Mary Slater
Cardiff
• Francesca Segal gives us a valuable list of novels that bring solace rather than presenting the world’s woes (‘It will renew your faith in humanity’: books to bring comfort in dark times, 9 November). I could have done with some of these titles when I was recovering from a serious illness. I would add Sarah Winman’s Still Life to the list.
Robert East
Crouch End, London
• May I take issue with the claim that “crocodiles do not infest rivers … They just live there” (Letters, 10 November)? When crocodiles inhabit a river in numbers large enough to cause environmental problems, “crocodile-infested” is an accurate description.
John Cockburn
Kingston, Australia
• I was astonished that the solution to last Friday’s Wordsearch – words about running – did not include the word “bore”, even though it was in the grid. And yes, I am a runner.
Dominic Rice
Sheffield
• It ill becomes an electorate that stupidly voted for Brexit to sneer at the US electorate for behaving in a similar manner.
Chris Lakin
Lymm, Cheshire
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