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
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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
Blogalong The Fountainhead Part VI
So this weekend I had a bit of a crisis. Having always considered myself a fairly decent sort, who tries to do her up most to live a fairly decent life, I am suddenly struck with horror and guilt that I might be a Catherine. Catherine and Ellsworth (hate Ellsworth, hate him) have this long … Continue reading Blogalong The Fountainhead Part VI
Poddy goes Fourth – The sunniest author in the world – Fannie Flagg
* * *PODCAST* * * Usual language and spoiler warnings apply. Though we do much better on the language front to be honest with you. In this weeks exciting adventure, we delve into the delightful world of Fannie Flagg, covering the following books: Fried Green Tomatoes Welcome to the World, Baby Girl Standing in the … Continue reading Poddy goes Fourth – The sunniest author in the world – Fannie Flagg
Blogalong The Fountainhead Part V
Stephen Mallory EEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOO Challenge Accepted
Blogalong The Foutainhead IV
Part 2 Chapters Vi-X In which rather a lot happens in a very short space of time... In this post I want to talk about two things. There are many other things to talk about, but in order to stop myself from becoming too derailed I shall stick to two. 1) Roark and Dominique-what the … Continue reading Blogalong The Foutainhead IV
Blogalong The Foutainhead Part III
End of Part I- Part II chapter V Apologise in advance for ranty incoherent nature... Oooo Dominique Francon. I kind of love Rand for creating such a lovely set up, you think the book's all about a couple of men's lives, one who follows the rules one who is morally obliged to break them, then … Continue reading Blogalong The Foutainhead Part III
See you later alligator…
See you later, alligator. Bye-bye, butterfly. Not too soon, you big baboon. In a while, crocodile. Out the door, dinosaur. Give a hug, ladybug. Take care, polar bear. See you soon, raccoon. To your house, little mouse. In a blizzard, little lizard. In a shake, garter snake. Time to scoot, warty newt. Don't meander, salamander. … Continue reading See you later alligator…
