Dane Cross - with his hilarious entry below!! "One more outburst like that, and so help me God I will break out the hoover." Well done!! That two tickets to the Hyde Park Picture House - when it suits you, to see what you fancy!!!
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British Library goes Google!
Google (specifically Google Books) has been joining forces with libraries around the world to digitise documents from the past, then making them available to the internet trawling public free of charge! At the moment, approximately 40 libraries have agreed to take part. While that's exciting in and of itself - I'm particularly thrilled to hear about the most recently announced member of … Continue reading British Library goes Google!
To skim or not to skim…
Skim Reading - as defined by wikipedia. It might not be the most accurate 'pedia on the web, but it's most people's first port of call. Skimming is a process of speed reading that involves visually searching the sentences of a page for clues to meaning. For some people, this comes naturally, and usually may … Continue reading To skim or not to skim…
Hyde Park Picture House – they’re book lovers too! Also – COMPETITION!!
There is nothing better than finding like minded people from all around the world on twitter. Except, of course, finding like minded people based LOCALLY on twitter. And if they happen to be people or groups that I already admire and like - all the better!!! The ever inviting Hyde Park Picture House Discovering that … Continue reading Hyde Park Picture House – they’re book lovers too! Also – COMPETITION!!
Harry Potter – The End Is Nigh…
***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…
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
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!
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!
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
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…
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