Kell
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I've ust been along to his site - ooh, he's cute! Sounds like an interesting author - another one to add to my list of "must try" writers...
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I've only ever read one book by him (Falling Sideways) & hated it, so it put me right off. Everyone always says to me "if you love Pratchett, you'll love Holt" but in my case it couldn't be further from the truth, i'm afraid.
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Ooh, I'm with you on that one! I'm a big fan of oatcakes & cheshire!Oatcakes with crumbly white cheshire and bacon. -
Got another three birthday books today:
A Tale Etched in Blood & Hard Black Pencil by Christopher Brookmyre
Girl With a One-Track Mind by Abby Lee
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Looking forward to all three of them immensely!
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You guys are the onoly folks I know who have actually managed to finish this book! Everyone else I've heard of seems to have a major problem getting through it & many, I know, have just given up half-way through. I'm glad to hear it's so good after all!
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I suppose I look very vaguely like the pic in the sig. here's a recent very grainy pic of me:
I'll be getting some more of my Mam's wedding shortly (when she sends them up to me) so i'll post those too over on the "show yourself" thread.
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Actually, in reverse, I sent a lot of time in Turkey some years back & I still miss the bread there, & the apple tea too...
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LOL - if there were any left, I'd gladly let you sample, KW, but it's all been gobbled up long since!
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You can't get good pease pudding in Scotland. I have to buy several pounds of it every time I visit Northumberland (I only buy it fromone specific butcher in Ashington which makes the very best) & freeze it in various tubs when I get home again. It's something I only have once in a while, but there's nothing quite like a good ham & pease pudding sandwich made on crusty bread - mmmm!
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Well, i made the cornbread & it turned out very well. It went down a treat - actually, i only got a couple of small bits & Dale has eaten the rest of it as he liked it so much! I think I shall have to get some more of that. Or if you'd like to post that recipe, Mugglenot, I'd love to try it from scratch!
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I'm not sure how to - it's a complete novel as a PDF.
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Ooh, he looks a bit like Berjerac - LOL! I've seen a couple of the films & enjoyed them.
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I've got several proff copies, one of which is of Good Omens by Pratchett & Gaiman - it's one of my most prized posessions & one of these days I hope to have it signed by both authors!
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I've not been doing too well lately with books I've given up on - I guess I'm just not into short stories very much at the moment, so In the Frame has been put down.
Instead, I am picking up Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett - I've really been looking forward to this one & I got given it last night as a birthday present from my buddies, John & Katy. I just can't wait to start it!
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I laughed at the spider bits too, but that made a nice change for me, as I'm so scared of them in real life - LOL! Actually, there are fewer spider bits as the books go on...
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I have Gentlemen & Players on my TBR pile - i'm looking forward to it! I loved Chocolat - if you haven't read it, give it a go - it's lovely! And then go & watch the film - it has the gorgeous Johnny Depp in it.
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I can email it to you if you like.
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The Medici Seal by Theresa Breslin
Author: Theresa Breslin
ISBN # 0385610203
Publisher: Doubleday
First Published: 2006
485 pages
Blurb:
Fleeing from the murderous brigand Sandino, Matteo - a young boy - is saved from drowning by the companions of Leonardo Da Vinci. From this moment on, Matteo is at the Maestro's side as he carries out his work, which ranges from the painting of magnificent frescos to intricate dissection of the human body. But Leonardo is employed by Cesare Borgia, head of one of Italy's leading families. Cruel and ruthless, the Borgia punishes without mercy those who oppose him or who threaten him in any way. And as Da Vinci and Matteo travel across Italy on the Borgia's business, murder, deceit and revenge follow in their trail. For Matteo carries with him a secret - a secret that both the Borgia and Medici families would kill to obtain. A life-changing secret that must, finally, come to light for all to see.
Review:
Theresa Breslin is one of the most highly respected writers fro children and young adults working in Britain today and it
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I downloaded this official Dr Who E-novel direct from the Dr Who website a little while ago, but I can't find it on the site any more. However, if anyone's interested in it, I can email a copy to you if you fancy.
I've not read it yet myself, but it looks quite good & is written by one of the League of Gentlemen.
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I think they're aimed at about the 11-14 range, but a younger, strong reader could perhaps get to grips with them. Some of the plots could still be appreciated by mid-teens. I think they'd especially apeal to boys who like reading, as the main character in each is a lad.
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I meant for the film, the story is great and, as you said, vivid. Couldn't really identify with the characters motives though
Your average person wouldn't suddenly start murdering animals and eventually gunning down innocent civilians, no matter how depraved those war stories were.
Then again, I don't think the person in question could really be called "average" - LOL!
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I heartily recommend Different Seasons - it contains Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption (made into a wonderful film of a similar name); The Body (made into the excellent Stand By Me); The Apt Pupil ( translated into a film of the same name) Note the lack of praise there for Apt Pupil! Wasn't great was it
The movie wasn't great (despite starring the wonderful Sir Ian Mckellan), but the story itself is incredibly vivid...
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The Curse of the Gloamglozer (Quint 1)
Author: Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Publisher: Corgi
ISBN # 0552564251
First Published: 2001
380 pages
Rating: 9
In the floating city of Sanctaphrax, fusty old professors scheme and bicker with each other as they study the weather in minute detail - mistsifting, fogprobing, researching the air blowing in from beyond the Edge. But some experiments are best left alone...Quint is the son of a sky pirate captain. He arrives in Sanctaphrax at the request of Linius Pallitax, the Most High Academe, who needs an apprentice he can trust to carry out a series of highly important tasks. Just how important, Quint is about to find out as he and Linius's only daughter, Maris, are plunged into the midst of a terrifying adventure that takes them deep within the rock upon which Sanctaphrax is built.
Seldom does one come across an imagined world so fully formed as the one portrayed in The Edge Chronicles! This first book in the Chronicles introduces the reader to the magnificent floating city of Sanctaphrax
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If you wanted to try a "sampler" go for one of his collections of novellas - I heartily recommend Different Seasons - it contains Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption (made into a wonderful film of a similar name); The Body (made into the excellent Stand By Me); The Apt Pupil ( translated into a film of the same name) & The Breathing Method (which has never been made into a movie - yet). All are excellent in their iwn way & very moving tales.
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I really enjoyed it, but I agree it takes a while to get into as there's an awful lot of information to take in in large chunks. It's worth sticking it out though!