***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** Well. I don't know about you, but I am just giddy with excitement about the final film in the Harry Potter series, to be released in Leeds on the 15th of July. Admittedly I was late getting into the books (primarily as my younger brother had acquired the first three as they … Continue reading Harry Potter – The End Is Nigh…
2011
Music To Read Books By
On those rare occasions when I have an evening set aside to just immerse myself in a good book, I find myself choosing particular music to accompany me. Often the album du jour just won't do. Certain albums do more than just 'set the mood', they sort of blend with the book involved, often with … Continue reading Music To Read Books By
Book That Children’s Book Appeal
So today I threw all my toys out of my pram a bit over this article (Guardian Link) from a report from The National Literacy Trust that 3/10 children do not have their own books. Now I know that there are millions of children that go without a bed every night and I am in … Continue reading Book That Children’s Book Appeal
E-Books, Free books and audiobooks. Oh My!
(Last week, a friend of mine confessed that she had no idea where to find a good selection for her eReader. I've done a little digging and these are my favourites) So, you betrayed your principles, the printed page and all that is good in the world and acquired an eReader.* You've tinkered with the settings, … Continue reading E-Books, Free books and audiobooks. Oh My!
Covering Up with Annabel Astor
One of the stranger bits of news this week revealed that not only does SamCam do a mean potato salad, but her mum has a fetish for covering her books in cream and pink paper. In an article in the FT this Saturday, Lady “Call me Annabel” Astor admits that the practice drives her husband … Continue reading Covering Up with Annabel Astor
Dewey, The Small Town Library Cat that Harnessed The Secret Of Man’s Red Flower, Amongst Other Things
Being who I am and doing what I do for a living I was slightly surprised not to receive a copy of ‘Dewey, The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched The World’ for Christmas in 2009. It’s a book about a cat! That lives in a library! That touches lives! Come ON family, get with … Continue reading Dewey, The Small Town Library Cat that Harnessed The Secret Of Man’s Red Flower, Amongst Other Things
Mercy
The Viking Invasion continues in full swing with the first book in the slightly contrived named 'Department Q' series by Jussi Adler-Olsen (great name, no?) that has already been a massive success in Denmark and Germany being translated to English and released this month. It's already at something like 28 in the WHSmith chart (I … Continue reading Mercy
Book Club the Third – the meet up!
Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: 17th April 2011 Time: 5pm - 7pm Agreed on: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell Discussed: Touching the Void by Joe Simpson **SPOILERS**SPOILERS**SPOILERS** Back in business, the Travelling Suitcase Library was once again offering fabulous books at fabulous prices - by which I mean free! The Book Club The Cons I've decided to … Continue reading Book Club the Third – the meet up!
Blogalong The Foutainhead Part VIII
So. It is over. It is finished. I never have to read that book again, if I so choose. Any yet....and yet... I don't think a fiction book has made me fundamental question myself more than The Fountainhead. From enjoying it as a tract against classicism in favour of modernism, to the brilliantly succinct ripping … Continue reading Blogalong The Foutainhead Part VIII
Blogalong The Fountainhead Part VII
Part 3-Gail Wynard Meh, really. Just. Meh. Mostly Dominique and husband no. 2 Gail Wynard talking in very long sentences that I couldn't really follow due to not caring about them about how much they worship sky scrapers. I'm sure there was some massively important point I was missing but after the drama and excitement … Continue reading Blogalong The Fountainhead Part VII
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